The Twelve watch collection by Christopher Ward marks a significant milestone in the brand's horological evolution. This new line aims to combine the elegance of a dress watch with the robustness of a sports piece, making it suitable for daily wear. The watch features a 40mm case with a 9.95mm height and 44.5mm lug-to-lug distance, providing a comfortable fit on the wrist. The stainless steel case boasts a carefully crafted surface with polished, satin-finished, and sandblasted areas, creating a dynamic play of light.
The design of The Twelve is inspired by iconic sports watches from the 1970s with integrated bracelets. The watch features a distinctive dodecagonal bezel with 12 sides, giving it a unique identity. The integrated steel bracelet has individual links and a satin finish, with a width that tapers from 25mm to 17mm towards the butterfly clasp. The clasp also features a micro-adjustment system, allowing for a 3mm length adjustment. The watch is water-resistant up to 100 meters, making it suitable for daily wear without restrictions.
The dial of The Twelve is a standout feature, with a textured surface that adds depth and visual interest. The white dial version features a subtle pyramidal pattern inspired by Christopher Ward's double-flag logo. The dial's texture creates a dynamic effect, with reflections changing depending on the light. The watch features fine and elegant indexes and hands, with the brand's signature "sword" style hands and a luminescent SLN X1 BL C1 treatment for improved readability in low light.
The Twelve is powered by the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ automatic movement, a Swiss caliber with several improvements for optimized performance. The movement features a reworked gear train, modified barrel, improved mainspring, and optimized automatic winding system. It offers a 65-hour power reserve, allowing the watch to remain stopped for several days before needing to be rewound. The movement has 26 jewels and operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
The watch's transparent caseback allows for a view of the movement, which features a decorated oscillating weight with a sandblasted underside, relief-engraved "Christopher Ward" text, and a double-flag logo. The rotor has various finishes that enhance its visual appeal. Christopher Ward claims an accuracy of between -5 and +12 seconds per day.
The Twelve 40mm white dial automatic is available directly from Christopher Ward's official website, with a reference number of C12-40ADA1-S00W1-B0 and a price of approximately 1,295 British pounds. The collection is available in various color and configuration options to cater to different tastes.
With The Twelve, Christopher Ward continues its strategy of offering high-quality watches with a strong identity, positioned against more expensive models in the sports chic segment. The brand aims to provide a watch that is both refined and durable, without adopting the traditional codes of luxury watchmaking.
Key points
- The Twelve watch collection by Christopher Ward features a unique dodecagonal bezel and a textured dial.
- The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ automatic movement with a 65-hour power reserve.
- The Twelve is available in various color and configuration options, with a starting price of approximately 1,295 British pounds.
