Slow Watches SolarvsSlow Watches Twelve

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Slow Watches Solar at true scale

Solar

Slow Watches Twelve at true scale

Twelve

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

10mm

8.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Movement

Seiko VS42

Ronda 515.24H

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS42
Ronda 515.24H
Type
Solar
Quartz
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Slow Watches Solar

Owners widely praise the Slow Watches Solar for its unique 24-hour dial concept, with some finding it a conversation starter and appreciating its vintage feel and logo-free design. Manufacturing is noted as amazing for the price, and accuracy is generally considered good, though precise time-telling can be difficult without looking directly at the dial. When the power cell is low, the watch ticks in two-second intervals. Opinions are split on the design, with some calling it "awesome looking" and "cute," while others find the case design "spartan" and the 24-hour concept a "gimmick." Some users question the $300 price for a quartz movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Solar for its unique design and value, despite some finding the 24-hour dial concept polarizing and legibility challenging.

Slow Watches Twelve

Owners widely appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its minimalist, logo-free dial and the calming, neutral aesthetic of its 24-hour display, with some finding it a conversation starter. The build quality is considered good for the price, and the Italian leather band is noted to age well. Accuracy is generally better than anticipated, with owners typically reading time within 1-3 minutes of the actual time. However, some find the small indices and digits difficult to read without glasses, and setting the watch can be finicky. The Slow Watches Twelve is often viewed as a novelty or fun addition to a collection rather than a primary timepiece, with some owners suggesting it is a bit pricey for a quartz movement. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its unique design and philosophical message, though its practicality as a primary watch is debated.