Christopher Ward The Twelve Xander
Christopher Ward has collaborated with artist Chris Alexander, known as The Dial Artist, to create a limited edition of 150 pieces of The Twelve Xander. This unique timepiece features hand-painted artwork applied directly to eight visible components of the in-house CW-001 automatic movement, ensuring each watch is individually unique. The watch is based on the titanium Twelve X platform and offers a distinctive artistic expression.
- Limited to 150 pieces
- 41mm titanium case
- CW-001 in-house movement
- 120-hour power reserve
- 100-meter water resistance
- Price: £4,325 / US$5,995 (rubber strap)
- Price: £4,710 / US$6,515 (bracelet)
The collaboration involves hand-painting eight visible movement components with graffiti-inspired art, a first for The Dial Artist.
Each of the 1,300 painted components across the 150 watches is unique, with abstract patterns never repeating.
The artwork is applied to the movement's bridges and architecture, visible from both the front and the exhibition caseback.
The CW-001 calibre is chronometer-certified and features a twin-barrel construction.
The Dial Artist's work is described as expressive, showcasing bold, vivid colours and patterns meant to look chaotic and fast.
The watch is built upon the Twelve X platform, with the name 'Xander' being a play on the artist's name, Chris Alexander.
The project involved approximately 900 hours of work across 1,300 hand-painted movement components.
The painted movement components are functional, requiring careful consideration of paint thickness to maintain the calibre's performance.
