12 Things You NEED to Know About the Twelve - my new favourite Christopher Ward
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- 12 Things About The Twelve by Christopher Ward! It feels like Christopher Ward keeps going from strength the strength, from the huge success of the Bel Canto, to this new Genta inspired integrated bracelet offering.
I am a MASSIVE FAN OF THIS WATCH! What do you guys think to the Twelve?! Comment it down below!
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00-0:26 - Intro
0:27-1:31 - Why is this called "The Twelve"?
1:32-2:11 - Size & Wearing Experience
2:12-3:12 - Material
3:13-4:04 - Specifications & Movement
4:05-4:45 - Dial
4:46-5:07 - Finishing
5:08-5:53 - Integrated Bracelet
5:54-6:30 - Clasp & Micro Adjustment
6:31-7:26 - Genta Homage?
7:27-9:26 - Czapek Antartique Copy?
9:27-10:19 - Price
10:20-11:07 - My Thoughts
11:08-11:21 - Outro
11:22-12:01 - Thank You Patrons!!! 
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Coincidence that this video is TWELVE minutes long?! 🤫
Britt is a 12 out of 10 on the awesome scale 👍
@@MDchaz Nice one! She certainly has a charm factor that would make her a force of nature in marketing. Watch manufacturers take note!
Coincidence doesn’t exist 😉
And what a lovely watch, great looking dial and at a seasonable price. It just goes to show that you don’t need to spend insane amounts of money to get a very nice looking watch.
12 letters in Andrew Morgan..... He missed that in his two and a half minute short video too! 😂
Both Britt_Pearce and Gerald_Genta are 12 with space though 😉
SPOOKEY
Coincidence? I think not!
It’s a small thing, but the change in logo from the often awkwardly-positioned ‘Christopher Ward’ to this +:: is real step in the right direction
I soo agree! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you CW, for making my growing collection more interesting. I have both the Bel Canto and the Twelve on order.
Thanks for the video on this, Britt. I’m pleased and a little relieved to hear what you have to say, having already bought a titanium version online, almost straightaway after learning about it.
The Twelve does look superb and all things considered, the price point makes it a bit of a no brainer.
Great content, as ever.
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It is great to see you feeling better!! I am not sure whether you are still making recovery but looking great based on the video!
I just stumbled upon this and this might be my new favourite watch channel
Hey Britt
It does suit your wrist .. I love it!!!
Love the direction CW are going… this and a bel canto - two amazing releases 🎉
This isn't a shot at anyone in particular, but thanks for discussing the specifications and talking about the design to me like a normal human being. I feel like many watch RUclipsrs are too far up their own ass and it comes across negatively. Your video was informative without making me feel like a moron 😂 this watch is definitely on my shortlist for my second watch in the near future!
Very insightful, and comical, review on what’s looks to be such a great timepiece, especially at the price point! Sounding great and hope the healing process is at the tail end of the recovery.
That is really nice. I love the way they did the date window. Thanks for another great video. You're sounding better every day.
Right?! I love that date window too! Very tastefully done! Perfect colour match!
Thanks for your videos! Really nice hearing something from your perspective! Keep up the good work, you convinced me into wanting one for myself! Hehehe😂
excellent review Britt, it was fun and interesting.
Awesome watch and so cool to see CW getting more and more respect. Years ago people thought I was exaggerating about how good they are.
This watch is a tremendous value. Does it draw inspiration from other sources? Of course it does. Does it also significantly improve upon many of those inspirations? Absolutely. I can’t wait to get one in purple. 💜
It's a very stylish watch indeed Britt. It's always fascinating to hear your views. Thank you! 😊
New follower, I love your channel. I will be getting my Twelve Titanium this month. Thank you for the great images and review. Such an amazing timepiece.
I love this watch love the dial every thing about it really very cool Clever watch the bracelet is so cool your videos always put a smile on my face Always a Blast
Absolutely love this watch ❤
I have just stumbled across your channel and it's official I have a watch crush on you! lol I love the fact you clearly have a passion for watches, and yet you can laugh and not take it too seriously!!! and I suspect you question why and how the hell I did I let this passion creep into my existence (you are not alone).
To it off I have also read the book mentioned (great read) and being from the land down under you finished the post wearing a cricket vest! Howzat!
That is a beautiful watch. I don't own a CW and maybe this should be my first? Great Video Britt
I own three CW C60’s-600. CW is a secret many are unaware of. I find it to be one of the best quality -value watchmakers on the market and it has spots in the box with my nicest watches.
Beautiful watch Britt ! The bracelet is stunning, I wouldn't bother with the rubber strap.
I have one of these it is my weekend watch, I only have 4 watches, a low end citizen eco drive (but has a sapphire crystal), a seiko 5 series (2 years old) and a baume & mercier dress watch as well as the 12. The eco drive is reserved for using when doing the garden etc., the 5 for other week day use and the b&m for formal use. I LOVE the 12 - looks good but very sturdy and keeps good time!
A bit of WIS trivia.... the JLC Reverso Gran sport, from the 1990s, has a bracelet butterfly clasp with on-the-fly micro adjustment...no real excuse for any of the manufacturers now, almost 20 years later, not to be able to replicate it.
Great video as always!
One excuse; cost
Nice work!
If anyone likes the design but feels it's too big, the company has confirmed that they will release a 36mm version later in the year.
The lug to lug on the 40mm version is 44 mm. I don't see how that is big to many people.
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@@LockheedMartinF22Raptor7 integrated bracelet watches are deceiving when it comes to that because the end links do not taper/hang directly down from the case. They effectively extend it. I think a few people have mentioned measuring to the end links at around 50.Xmm or so.
A lovely modest review, very enjoyable, and informative. I have a 6” wrist, it looks great on your wrist, with a wider bracelet than the 36mm, definitely something I’d like to display at the end of a smart cuff?
Great new style of video! Glad you caught the Adrian Buchmann connection. (Whew!) Would love to see more information about the designers behind the watches. Their interviews are the most effective marketing practices for me.
You know! I’d love to make that style of video with more designer info! Love this idea! 💕
I am waiting on mine. It should be here in soon. I went for the purple TI.
Great work, Gringa!
Good taste you picked the best looking 12 imo also excellent book
Best review of this kick ass model yet.
I’ve been looking again at this over the last day or two; And now you and Watchfinder drop a vid on the same afternoon.
I NOTICED THAT TOOO! 😅 yikes. Tough competition on “The Twelve” videos today! 🤣
Maybe it's a sign.
Christopher Ward seems to have a trend (guiding principle?) where to get the COSC movement you have to take something not to everyone's taste. On the Sealander and Dune you have to get the bronze version. With the twelve, you have to take the saturated fume clown colors on the dials of the titanium version instead of the steel that has tamer color choices.
All of their military range are cosc, as is the sealander elite and the c60 elite but I do agree on the specific variants you mentioned.
I really like this CW watch! No micro-adjustments, though…ugh.
Your jaw is getting better & better…that’s great!
I just think the XII is so much more interesting than the PRX. The finishing is on another level and it wears smaller than the PRX. I’d order the ti if only my wife didn’t recently ok my Bel Canto order. 😬 Great review as always. 👍
Go Gringa, it's your birthday! We gon' party like it's your birthday! I hear these lyrics every time you post a new vid. Why? I don't know. But it feels right.
Great video and watch. As an owner of a Zenith Defy Skyline, I’m shocked how similar this design is and great value, especially in titanium.
OH YES!!! How did I not include zenith in the similar watches?!?!
Why are some people upset about the power reserve?! It takes less than two minutes to wind it and to set time and date. Winding your watch is part of the hobby ffs 🤦♂️
IKR
People are upset about the power reserve? They must be the type that don't move enough during the day to keep an automatic watch running.
Excellent review regarding CW12. Great job Britt👍I’m leaning to buying Titanium, better movement and hour reserve.
Ahhh the titanium is fab! I kinda wish I had the steel one to compare against! 😱
Gringa Sunday 🔥🤩
Great video Britt 👌🏻
I think the 12 its a pretty cool watch, and as you said it in the video, it is a lot of watch for the money 👌🏻
We need more affordable watches in Gringa Land 😁
Have a great Sunday B.
FERNAAAANDO! I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to this! 💕💕
I am loving the Twelve! I just wish it was a bit smaller! 😅 but YES! I hear you! More affordable watches here in gringa land! 💕✨✨✨
Absolutely in love
Great review Britt. I think the quote is from Mike France, CEO of CW himself.
Britt, you led to me to CW, and eventually purchased a C63 Sealander GMT based off your video. This time, I am not buying a twelve because of your video. I bought this astral blue version the day it came out, lol. I would love to see a burgundy dial!!!
Another great video. How is the lume on The Twelve? That's one thing I wish you would cover in your videos. You rarely talk about the lume.
I'm a big fan of your channel and of Christopher Ward. I own a 36mm Sealander, and I love it.
What a killer timepiece
Got to love CW for a micro brand they are tremendous value, I have had two in my small collection, and loved them as a daily wear, on Par with Tudor .
They also 'hommaged' H.Moser's fumé dials!!
Love it.
The more I see this watch the more I like it !
Great video, coded or not! You will probably prefer the 36mm model when it comes out
What a nice watch! I will now consider a Christopher Ward.
I wish they just gave us the SW300 in the non-TI version too...38 hour power reserve in 2023 is meh when you have more than two watches in your collection.
Where can I try one of these on in the UK? I currently have a blue dial PRX powermatic 80 I’ve been daily wearing and am intrigued how similar/different they both wear and quality of finishing on the twelve. Fab vid Britt as always!
I’m pretty sure they are releasing the 36mm version as well but not sure when exactly. When I saw this watch come out I knew I had to have it but seeing as my tiny 6.25” wrist can’t pull this one off on the bracelet I am waiting for the 36 version. Thanks for the video dear
Chris nailed it with this one in every possible way. I don’t consider 33x production cost outrageous but 3x is insane. Nebula is so fire for this watch & guardians of the galaxy. Peace!
3x IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE! Good grief! How do they pay everyone?!
How is 33x production cost not outrageous?
I work in corporate finance. We price our product ~1.1x the cost of production (albeit a high revenue product). Anything over 2 or 3x is absolutely absurd.
@Winged Jupiter wrong, jackass. I do not work in financial services. I work in shipbuilding.
P.S. banks provide value
@@abdul3065 he's a hypercapitalist and/or a wealthy watch snob
CW presents such good value. I have the c63 GMT with the green distressed dial on my wrist right now.
I think "Editing Brittney" stole the show of this video with its revelation of this watch's design. The best review video out there for the Twelve. Great job Watch Gringa.
Great review Britt, as much as hardline watch enthusiasts talk about this being a ripoff of the Czapek, it sure is getting CW more marketing traction. Really liked your call out about the “rip off” claims. CW is making some great pieces for the price point. Loving my Sealander.
Britt, you did a nice job. I've been considering The Twelve Astral Blue but my main obstacle is the bracelet and you told me important things. It seems my wrists change size corresponding with the phases of the moon. I'd hate to spend two grand on a watch frequently needing adjustment. i don't like it as much with a strap..
I think that the conversation around "is this just a homage watch" is a bit ironic considering that besides the AP, Patek, the IWC and maaaaaybe the Octo (depending on which story is correct), anything else with an integrated bracelet look is going to be some form of "homage" watch, including most of the watches that the Twelve is currently being compared to! But i think that you nailed it: its art done correctly in a world absent of anything really new or novel, and from that perspective this is a gorgeous watch from where im sitting.
Now, if only Ch.Ward can figure out a logo that actually fits their watches and adds to the overall design, I'd be over the moon. Maybe 5th time could be the charm?
Great insight Brittany…
Ahhh thank you so much!
The section on it looking like the Antartique was super well done 🎉
Whaaaat thank you so much!
@@BrittPearceWatches for sure! Referencing that book was refreshing and spot on!
Britt! It’s Travis from SPC! Wow! Look at you doing so well!! Just wanted to say hello 👋 Looks like you’re doing well! Keep the content coming!
HOW HAVE I ONLY JUST SEEN THIS?!?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 TRAVIS!!!! The beast from the EAST! Oooooomg! Hahaha! How are YOU?!?! Shoot me an email! We need to swap numbers and catch up! Sending you all my love! 💕💕💕 are you still in Ontario?! I am home for 3 weeks in august / September! We simply MUST see eachorher!!!!
TEAM B!
TEAM BATMAN!
Great Video. Would you perhaps also review the CW trident Pro 300?
The titanium blue fume looks very H Moser from a distance… Which is certainly not a bad thing
RIGHT?! I thought the same!
Fabulous looking watch and it seems the CW and PRX alike are both subject to a pre order state of affairs. Great finishing and design
There is only one Gringa ❤️ ….. you are the right stuff , the OG 😘
I’m waiting for the CR Belcanto in purple, alredy pay. Anyway this is stunning for the price and it’s mor an everyday watch than the Belcanto.. well done 💪
CW always punches above its weight !! and great video as always
Right?!?! I couldn’t agree more! CW is going from strength to strength 👏🏻
“Freaking amazing price point!” Well said. I love this watch. Twelve words.
Now this is a meta comment! Now THIS is attention to detail.
@@BrittPearceWatches Ha. Touché. Twelve.
£1600 for a titanium watch from a microbrand who seem to change their logo with the wind during their short time trading and who are known for their often abysmal customer service, and poor QA processes. Yes, that IS freaking amazing....freaking shocking to tell you the truth!! I wouldn't touch it (or them) with a barge pole.
Great to see your humour shining through again! I do like a good chuckle!
Where you speak of Mike France and the mark up models, I do feel that CW have veered away from their original model and ethic.. They once proudly spoke of their lack of links with sponsorship to keep the retail price realistic. That was a great selling point but is no longer the case. The watches have steadily increased in price over recent times too. Seems like there have been price increases twice in a short period.
Still, I do love a lot of the CW line up. Some lovely pieces. My ASD/ocd is the only thing stopping me buying my first, it’s very frustrating! 😅
Hope your jaw is feeling better too! You’ve sure been through the mill recently! So what does Papi think of the Twelve? Did he like the look and feel of it?
Will be getting steel with white dial one
The steel Arctic White dialed version is my favorite too. I just wish the steel versions had the option of the higher-grade, longer power-reserve (38 hours is a bit ridiculous nowadays) and thinner COSC certified movement. Then I think I’d actually get one. Because this has a fab design, and is the only ‘affordable’ IBSW type of timepiece that I do like. As I’m not particularly a fan of this genre of watch anyway. Even at the premium end of the market I only really like the Czapek (which I see this as an homage of) and the 2000-2011 RO Jumbo (ref. 15202ST.OO.0944ST.01 if you want to be nerdy about it 😁) with a silvery dial too!
It isn't an homage, when both were designed by the same person.
Nice video ---- Pope Tier Rules !!! --- I am BINGE WATCHING all your videos this weekend (AND ALL THE ADDS) !!!!
The other dodecagon bezeled watch is the Baume & Mercier Riviera, which of course is much, much older. Just thought it could have been mentioned :).
Hi @watchgringa can you also have a review for Maurice Lacroix Aikon 39mm? Looking forward to it! Subscriber here for more than a year!
And I watched this video on June 12 (6/12). Coincidence? I don’t think so…. 😳😳😳
Love the watch btw and your review.. mines supposed to be sent out the 20th. (And the Bel Canto in December). Fingers crossed
That thing with the rubber strap is a total nonsense imho. I love this watch, i love cw purple. Beautiful review.
I'm a big fan of Christopher ward this will be my next watch from them good warranty and after sales as well 😎
You’re sooo right!!! Insane warranty! I should have included that!
A lovely piece, but they really need to make all the dials available in the titanium. A bit silly and poor form imo to force one to get loud dial colors to experience the upgraded material and movement.
Fantastic watch for the money! Have you checked out the revised Baume & Mercier Riviera with the Baumatic movement? Great finishing. Strong movement with excellent power reserve. Fourth oldest active Swiss watchmaker? B&M puts out some cool watches for the dollar with excellent finishing. The only negative for the buyer of a new B&M is that they have very poor resale. So buy it new and keep it or buy one that is a couple of years old and save a ton off of list.
Long time client of theirs, but grew out of the Sellitas in their watches. Good mvts for sure, but nothing differentiating, which can be an issue past a certain tier. To me their way up (if they want to break the 2k price tag on their higher end pieces) goes through modernising their s21 mvt so it fits a smaller offering. It has killer specs (Including power reserve), however will not fit most of their current offering.
A nice watch.
Great video! Though this watch isn’t for me (GG is a one trick pony and the emperor has no clothes!), the details provided sheds a lot of light on the How and Why.
Ahh bless! I agree on GG 🙈 but don’t tell LVMH
Love it! Would die for a 36-38mm
There are rumours in the comments section.
The 36mm version is said to be released in September, I’d shoot for the white dial but the Tissot prx 35mm with the powermatic 80 white/mop dial should be officially released in the next month or so…I’ve been between these two watches for a bit now as I want to keep my collection as small as possible lol, think I’ll end up with the prx though, cheaper and closer looking to my dream AP the 15450, solid vid Brit 🤝
I’ve heard this rumour too!! I would DIE for a 36mm. I think that’s what I’ll be holding out for. So many strong integrated bracelet offerings tho. Tissot is absolutely killing it with the PRX!
@@BrittPearceWatches it’s not a rumour. CW confirmed it in their Q&A on the website.
I tried on a PRX recently, the case is really blocky, like a metal slab, and has far less finesse than the 12.
@@caramel109 I also tried it on and it felt the same way on my wrist.
@MADLITS1K I just got my 35mm prx mop dial. Fucking awesome! Worth every penny...and more. I have other higher priced watches(only 2, lol) and this prx 35mm is no slouch!!
Zodiac $1k sea wolf bracelet with butterfly has about 5mm of springiness in it. Works great and is my most comfy butterfly. Need not get RO to get it right
Glad its another option for folks looking for integrated bracelet watch options; but CW is one of those brands, like Oris, where in theory I should dig them - but no. Watch is nice, but reminds me of the Yema and Nivada offerings.
For me, the Tissot PRX gives the same for a tad less, and Fredrique Constant High Life gets you something nicer for a bit more. Also, I own both of those, so, yeah, bias. 😂
You know! I really need to get a Nivada on the channel! People keep saying such amazing things about them 😱 but I’ve never seen one in the flesh!
I bought mine at the NYC watch show in October. Loved the dial at first sight, but the bracelet is even better. It's on a 4-watch rotation, so stays in the wider for 3 weeks at a time. Gained 90 seconds over the past 3 weeks, so decent but not spectacular accuracy.
When The Twelve first came out, I hated the dial, but it looks amazing in this video... 😬
I love CW, I own 4 of their watches, and there is a lot to like about the 12, but I can't get past the integrated bracelet. That I am sorry to say is a show stopper for me. Integrated bracelets and butterfly clasps. I picked up a Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer that comes with a really nice oyster style bracelet, but I immediately replaced it with something from Strapcode becuase of the butterfly clasp.
Gives me a panic attack every time I look at the dial . Makes me feel like I've tunnel vision off the high dive and will come to minus my swim trunks with a crowd of people laughing at me . I want to like it .
Maybe you heard it in the interview Andrew did at a Watchfinder event when they were on tour and posted on youtube
Ahh you're the second person to say! That must have been it.
I really want to own a CW watch, especially the Bel Canto. But I'm quite worried about having to send the watch back to UK for servicing. Everything coming in and out of Aus takes so long and the custom is soooooo strict!
The 3x vs 33x was said on watchfinder interview (the over an hour extended one) with CW mainly on the launch of the bel Canto
Ahhh that must be it!!! I watch and listen to a lot of Watchfinder! ^_^
This watch doesn´t do it for me but that doesn´t take away the effort from CW for trying. They are on a roll right now. And yeah, that ++ logo there is dangerously close to Tissot territory. Great video anyhow.
You know! You’re sooo right! CW IS on a roll right now! It really feels like they are going from strength to strength. But you know, you are right about that logo! Very close. But it must just be different enough ! 😅
I nearly ordered one, but really wish the steel version had the fumé dial colour gradient, as the white and pale blue dials are actually hard to read with the silver indices. Adding a slightly darker outer edge to the white and blue would dramatically increase their legibility.
If you want the fumé and you are in the U.K. I’ll happily swap the blue dial of the steel with the fumé dial of the Ti. I prefer the Ti watch and movement but want the flat darker blue dial of the steel.
Thanks for this review Britt. Can I ask what mic / arm combination you're using? Asking for a friend.
👍 Great review of a *clean* watch, I appreciate your insights. New sub here via Russ, TMWC. Glad to have a new watchtubers to follow. CW knows what the ppl want - and delivers. (Edit- 33x production cost for a Swiss legacy brand vs 3x for CW!? 😳🤯🤦🏼🤷🏼 The choice is clear, so as to avoid getting insulted...)
I feel that the care that goes into a Christopher Ward makes it one of those gems that years from now, people will wonder, "Why didn't I?!!?"