Christopher Ward The Twelve - a week on the wrist

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  • @CriminOllyBlog
    @CriminOllyBlog ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice update! I think your point about different price points offering different things is spot on

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, people don't say it about all divers or chronos, just think it's cos these are a new style to many.

  • @yousufahmed7457
    @yousufahmed7457 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Spot on vid. No bs. Straight to the point. Love the work

  • @OwaisAkhtar-o1z
    @OwaisAkhtar-o1z ปีที่แล้ว +3

    such a great put together review - love it. Cheers

  • @vvvhhhhhbb
    @vvvhhhhhbb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Zodiac Seawolf has a butterfly clasp, and still manages to give you a spring-loaded clasp for comfort.

  • @GC-gg6sw
    @GC-gg6sw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pre-ordered the same model: Twelve Nordic Blue. It's coming on Thursday. This would be my 4th CW. Really excited about this one. Thanks for the info!

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Pleasure! This is my first cw

  • @markplayford5836
    @markplayford5836 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always nice to get a review after the honeymoon is over. I think CW have knocked it out of the park with this one. I bought a Sealander (before the updates), but still love it. Reason why I’m waiting a while to see if their might be other colours etc. as Mike France said this would evolve into a 12 family. 👌

  • @danielbercovici5202
    @danielbercovici5202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Nebula Purple TI is my favorite, for the mystic color followers 💜

  • @keithburford8589
    @keithburford8589 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice to hear that you are pleased with it Geoff. That Nordic Blue is slowly but surely pushing the white dial I fancied off the top step !. I'm still going to hang on a bit to see if a 36/37mm will become a reality though. Cheers.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah be patient, no rush!

    • @a.j.e4349
      @a.j.e4349 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ... I was told by CW customer services this week that the 36mm version will be available this September 2023 pal.

    • @keithburford8589
      @keithburford8589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@a.j.e4349 Ideal, thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@a.j.e4349 good intel

    • @a.j.e4349
      @a.j.e4349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I emailed CW regarding how the Twelve wears on the wrist as mine are 6.5" . I was scared it would wear too big due to the lug design i.e. Tissot PRX similarities? That's when CW replied back to me regarding the 36mm version due to be released this September.

  • @dooginator2008tx
    @dooginator2008tx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have an ice blue PRX on order today (finally in stock) and the similar color Chris Ward on pre-order (end of June…..ugh). I’ll make the comparison then and give the PRX away as a gift if I stick with The Twelve. My sister just graduated with her medical degree so I probably already have my answer lol

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      June isn't bad, the wait for the Czapek was like 2 years I think! Also, keep both, your sis will be able to afford her own watches soon 😉

  • @alastairforbes2792
    @alastairforbes2792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Balanced review, thanks. It's good to hear as mine arrives at the end of the month 👍

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice. What colour dial?

    • @alastairforbes2792
      @alastairforbes2792 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches the glacier blue. I like the Nordic blue, but already have the C60 Highlander which is a similar shade to the Nordic!

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Of course it's possible to do micro adjustment on that bracelet. Watches like the royal oak have it as well as plenty of others

  • @Saucebawss
    @Saucebawss ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s a great looking watch. Makes the PRX look like an afterthought, and is closer to the zenith defy/skyline in overall design quality (and arguably better).

  • @GFCoyleWVU
    @GFCoyleWVU 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fell for this watch in Arctic White, which is only available in 40mm, and I’m afraid it’ll be too big for my 6.5” wrist based on comments online. However, I went to a local dealer with Tissots and tried the PRX in 40 and 35. Thought the 40 looked fine and the 35 seemed so, so small. So now I’m leaning toward the 40. Do you think that’ll work with my wrist size, or should I go with the 36 even though the Alta White isn’t *exactly* the color I want? Tough to make this decision without being able to see them in person. Thanks!

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GFCoyleWVU that is tough to be honest. I suspect both will work fine - the 36 on the smaller side and the 40mm on the larger. Sorry!

  • @coffeemarshall3484
    @coffeemarshall3484 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "...the IWC is just an expensive Christopher Ward XII." I can just hear the gasps in the Royal Court. This is how gentlemanly duels were started a couple hundred years ago. I said Good Day Sir!

  • @aslamc9288
    @aslamc9288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d really love to see this model expanded-if they made one with, say, a sunburst dial and no date, I might not be able to resist. But for now, I’m holding strong.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just put some masking tape over the date window Raza - sorted

    • @IridiumZero
      @IridiumZero ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why do you not want a date on it, what's wrong with you people "OMG muh date windows!!! OH NO!!!!"

  • @kuongsam2314
    @kuongsam2314 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about a DIY modification to put in the main barrell and escapement of a C07.811 in the SW200.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meh, I don't need an 80 hour power reserve, and I prefer a higher beat

  • @Neil-uw5jr
    @Neil-uw5jr ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review, thanks!

  • @johnholkham2420
    @johnholkham2420 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi is the butterfly clasp comfortable against the wrist or does it rub and feel uncomfortable , I’ve a Longines Spirit with a butterfly clasp which is fine but the twelves seems more curved .

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perfectly comfortable!

  • @patrickmonkman8151
    @patrickmonkman8151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Argh I have a 36mm Nomos club campus on order as my first big boy watch for my first proper job but now I’m having second thoughts because of this blue CW. Nomos has a cool history and design with in house movement but I’ve always wanted an integrated sports “beater” but feel like CW doesn’t yet have the gravitas

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a hard call. I had a nomos orion date, great watches. Ultimately very different though-the nomos is way dressier. Get both.

  • @ivandolz
    @ivandolz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice watch…. But customer service is subpar and the company is not prepared for the demand.
    I ordered the day of release on the first hour the blue titanium, wrote in the same hour to see if I could change for purple, never got an answer.
    After the supposed delivery date I tried to search with my order and zip code and the order never appears. Tried to contact them 3 times, never had an answer.
    The I asked to cancel and instead of trying to contact me and make things right they cancelled the ordered without even responding my e-mail
    Very sub par company service. A real pity.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a bit crap, sorry!

  • @santiagolmateos
    @santiagolmateos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What’s your wrist size? I’m 17,5 cms and I’m really on the edge. It looks perfect on you though. But I’ve been thinking about it for weeks, can’t make up y mind and delayed the purchase.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      18.4cm. What else have you tried on case size wise that fits/doesn't fit?

    • @santiagolmateos
      @santiagolmateos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I tried the PRX 35 vs 40. I prefer the 35. But I know the lug to lug is different from watch to watch. But yeah, good to know your wrist size. I think I should go for the 36, even though Im not getting the date window 🫠Thanks!

  • @jodysilvia2
    @jodysilvia2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic watch. I should buy 1 .

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      I absolutely agree with you

  • @Dondaddyh
    @Dondaddyh ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review, itching to pull the trigger on one of these, got the PRX and the Maen Manhattan, I won’t something in between size wise, would you say this is smaller then PRX in wear please?

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Side by side pics on wrist at erm... I forget the time stamp. Prx is a bit smaller I think

  • @zdruk1
    @zdruk1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff. Waiting for mine

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Colour?

    • @zdruk1
      @zdruk1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches glacier blue

  • @morganstrapco
    @morganstrapco ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m waiting for the 36mm later this year

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will be a crowd pleaser for sure

  • @VMIyanks04
    @VMIyanks04 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for answering all those questions. Very helpful!

  • @chinaman1
    @chinaman1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw the Zenith Defy today, and it was stunning, the bracelet was immaculate, but at 10k for the watch, I decided to go for the next best thing. A Christopher ward Twelve.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah same. I know someone who has the zenith, but he can afford it very very easily. Beautiful watch.

  • @rinkhals5150
    @rinkhals5150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever tried a Maurice Lacroix Aikon? I was going for it but can't decided since this Twelve release

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I've seen pics, doesn't do it for me, and it's twice the price! Though I guess I did address the price issue in my vid...

    • @fastdays_1
      @fastdays_1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awful bezel design which reminds me of the worst 90s pieces. Go for this without even hesitating.

  • @jasonriccoboni5931
    @jasonriccoboni5931 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The entire homage concept is ridiculous. If we watch enthusiasts only purchased the original design by the original brand that created said design, we'd have a total of like 10 watches to choose from. When it comes to watches there is a finite amount of creativity and only so many iconic designs that can be created before another puts their own twist, or throws their own interpretation into the ring. We have to be glad for the Tissot PRX, CW The Twelve, Maurice Lacroix Aikon, Tudor Royal, Frederique Constant Highlife, Baume & Mercier Riviera etc... Otherwise we'd never get to experience a watch of this design without having to spend north of $10k on a single watch...Zenith Defy $9k, IWC Ingenieur $12k, GP Laureato $14k, Czapek Antartique $25k, Vacheron Constantin Overseas $25k and the kind daddy of them all, the AP Royal Oak @ $28k.

  • @erwinvlsqz
    @erwinvlsqz ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you describe the shade of blue? is it darker or brighter than actual? Also if you'll choose other colors beside it what would it be? Gorgeous watch, but now its on pre-order state

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're usually on preorder, not a problem, just stock management. Blue is true to the colours in my pics.

  • @dhueshs4
    @dhueshs4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just received mine in the Frost Blue and this is worth every Penny. Did you adjust the bracelet yourself? I forgot to have mine sized so I’m curious if you did what your wrist size is and how many links you took out. Good review.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Yeah sized it myself, 7.5 inch wrist or so, took out 5 links. Best screw bars I've ever used though-dead easy. Go for it.

  • @hillbillyartscrafts4367
    @hillbillyartscrafts4367 ปีที่แล้ว

    if they would have used that excellent clasp they use on their other models i would have bought it in a heartbeat but the butterfly hurts my wrist because the pushers dig in

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? Can't wear it any looser?

  • @F80mthree
    @F80mthree ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking into this as my next purchase. Christopher Ward has absolutely been killing it lately and I’m ready to join the band wagon finally. 😂

  • @turbyoulance
    @turbyoulance ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think CW should have won the watch of the Year with the Bel Canto in 2022. However these Twelve's are not my cup of tea. The PRX 's of Tissot out do them at half the price.

  • @BenMwatches
    @BenMwatches ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see your loving yours
    I’m waiting for mine
    Out of curiosity
    Was that +10 sec for the week
    Or
    Per day

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Over the week, didn't do daily. What colour you gone for?

    • @BenMwatches
      @BenMwatches ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@geoffwatches that’s great accuracy
      I’ve gone for the arctic white on bracelet and added a black rubber as well

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haven't seen a video of a white one yet I don't think! Consider an upload?

    • @BenMwatches
      @BenMwatches ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches when I have it definitely,
      Watch finder all ready has the white shown on their video

  • @moneymikz
    @moneymikz ปีที่แล้ว

    I decided I want the titanium with the blue dial until I can afford a Moser Pioneer

  • @MasterChief37
    @MasterChief37 ปีที่แล้ว

    I prefer the Bremont Supernova, it has an in house movement as well.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      8x the price though...

    • @MasterChief37
      @MasterChief37 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches you have to pay to play.

  • @jasonriccoboni5931
    @jasonriccoboni5931 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm guessing it was +10 seconds each day correct? Not after a week of not setting?? Your comment almost makes it seem as though you checked it after a week of not setting, and it had only gained +10 seconds, which would be phenomenal. Better than COSC.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, total was +10 seconds over that time period all in all. That's in various positions though - usually they're + dial up, and - dial down so I figure they cancel eachother out.

    • @jasonriccoboni5931
      @jasonriccoboni5931 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches Wow…not bad at all. Going to be picking one of these up very soon.

  • @justingalore123
    @justingalore123 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe it’s the other way. He designed this as CW then went to czapek

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well there we go! But people know the Czapek came out first so will say the other way round

    • @justingalore123
      @justingalore123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches definitely. It’s a nice rebuttal though!.. otherwise - I did have this watch but a word of caution. For me - I should have waited for 36mm - just a bit big. I think I’ll go for a 36mm fume in Ti.

  • @samthoma2719
    @samthoma2719 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re really good at these little reviews, from looking at your channel do you just upload when you get something new?

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Yeah, exactly right.

    • @samthoma2719
      @samthoma2719 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches be great if you could maybe look into borrowing watches somehow and reviewing those too, I got through your content in one evening 😆

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samthoma2719 I have 3 other watches I haven't yet reviewed, maybe I'll do them for you!

    • @samthoma2719
      @samthoma2719 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches yes please!

  • @IridiumZero
    @IridiumZero ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow, just seen the hideous full "Christopher Ward" monicker on the clasp. I though this was OK but wouldn't touch it with a barge pole now.

  • @joeschlicht
    @joeschlicht ปีที่แล้ว

    Geoff! Nice man

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you brother! Hope you're well 😁

  • @deannoble673
    @deannoble673 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed your take on this watch.
    the Tissot PRX didn't quite do it for me but this one may be too hard to resist.

  • @michaelhargis7036
    @michaelhargis7036 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes. I prefer to wear a watch that keeps accurate time. Especially a watch that costs me $1300 U.S.

  • @jpdemer5
    @jpdemer5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how people who are quietly content with the 7 or 8 mm adjustment on their leather bands will complain loudly about the lack of a 1-2 mm microadjustment on a metal bracelet.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha fair point! Though it is annoying when cheap watches have them but expensive ones where they can easily fit one under a clapse(or buy one in) don't...

  • @rickjason215
    @rickjason215 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice watch. Too bad they can’t get their 5 day power reserve movement in it.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that would be amazing.

  • @ibnunadzir223
    @ibnunadzir223 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is your wrist size?

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      7 1/4 inches

  • @BigOvsOC
    @BigOvsOC ปีที่แล้ว

    How big is your wrist?

  • @alphanakbulut8991
    @alphanakbulut8991 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro what is your wrist size ?

  • @mohammadbabar473
    @mohammadbabar473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ❤

  • @RoytheLevy
    @RoytheLevy ปีที่แล้ว

    I got it few days ago and since then I'm wearing it all the time,the finishing on the bracelet is not that great but overall it's amazing

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ah nice! You don't like the bracelet finishing?! It's better than my 4k bulgari...

  • @MrPleers
    @MrPleers ปีที่แล้ว

    I would not say that it is a "more expensive" Tissot PRX. But a much better looking one.

  • @Kenji-Tsuyoi
    @Kenji-Tsuyoi ปีที่แล้ว

    Im a fan of CW , this watch is just not for me not a fan of integrated bracellets

  • @connor7162
    @connor7162 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely hate the logo. There’s so much potential but for me the logo is an absolute eyesore. This watch is so similar to the zenith defy skyline which I love, I just can’t get away from the logo.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว

      10x cheaper than the zenith 😉

    • @connor7162
      @connor7162 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geoffwatches 100% that’s why there’s so much potential

  • @ThinkingAndInkingLtd
    @ThinkingAndInkingLtd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "10s a week"? That's better than Rolex. 10s/day by end of a week, okay so-so just within specs!

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThinkingAndInkingLtd bit of luck I think. I’m sure watches often average themselves out postionally.

  • @litan114
    @litan114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zenith x Tissot x IWC --> no innvoation

  • @Starstreak170
    @Starstreak170 ปีที่แล้ว

    PRX is much better value.

    • @Cortesevasive
      @Cortesevasive 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      basically a timex with sapphire thats all

  • @whereRbearsTeeth
    @whereRbearsTeeth ปีที่แล้ว

    Junk. Save your money and buy a decent watch folks.

    • @geoffwatches
      @geoffwatches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What would you recommend for a £1000 budget?

    • @EEE-1409
      @EEE-1409 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has no idea. Probs a Rolex fanboy 😂

  • @bigbodykarate6403
    @bigbodykarate6403 ปีที่แล้ว

    actually they can put micro adjust on these clasps its not hard to do lol