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Christopher Ward The Twelve

Ref. C12-40ADA1-S00A0-B0
Sport

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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Lume:SLN X1 BL C1
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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
38h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter40mm
Thickness9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug44.5mm
Lug Width25mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
FinishBrushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance100m
CasebackSolid screw-down
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorMidnight Sun
LumeSLN X1 BL C1
04

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate4 vph (0.0Hz)
Power Reserve38 hours
Jewels26
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsGMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
05

Design Language

Dial styleTextured
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapIntegrated
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The Christopher Ward The Twelve (ref. C12-40ADA1-S00A0-B0) is an automatic sport watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 9.95mm thick, powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and a 38-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal, with gmt, moonphase, day-date, date complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $1,495. The dial color is midnight sun.

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