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Introducing Christopher Ward Launches The Twelve 38 in Four Releases

Different dial colors with beautiful patterns adorn the brand’s iconic collection

Christopher Ward is a British brand known for its Swiss-made mechanical watches offered at accessible prices. One of its most renowned collections is The Twelve, an elegant and sporty line that has seen an array of releases, including a recent collaboration with seconde/seconde/. Today, the brand is launching The Twelve 38, which introduces four striking color variants: Nordic Blue, Glacier Blue, Arctic White, and Midnight Sun.

The watches are crafted from stainless steel, measuring 38mm in diameter with a sleek thickness of just 9.95mm. Their distinctive dodecagonal bezels feature a tri-finish combination of high polish, fine linear brushing, and sandblasting, enhancing their sophisticated appeal. The caseback secures the watch with a water resistance of up to 100 meters, making it suitable for everyday adventures. It incorporates six 12-sided screws, reminiscent of the iconic Royal Oak.

The dial is a standout feature, showcasing a tessellated pyramid pattern that reflects Christopher Ward's twin-flags logo. This design shifts with changing light conditions, creating a captivating visual effect. The dial also features lumed hands and indices, along with a color-matched date wheel at the 6 o'clock position.

Powering the watch is the automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offering a power reserve of 38 hours, with a timing tolerance of +/- 20 seconds per day.

The Twelve 38 comes with an integrated stainless steel bracelet or a white rubber strap, available exclusively with the Glacier Blue and Arctic White variants, along with an optional black rubber strap for all models. Pricing is set at €1,350 / AED 5,140 on a steel bracelet and €1,095 / AED 4,170 on a white or black rubber strap.

For more information, you can visit Christopher Ward’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Christopher Ward Twelve 38
  1. Case: stainless steel, dodecagonal bezels, polishedbrushed, sandblasted, six 12-sided screws transparent caseback 
  2. Diameter: 38mm
  3. Thickness: 9.95mm
  4. Water resistance: 100 m
  5. Dial: Nordic Blue, Glacier Blue, Arctic White, Midnight Sun, tessellated pyramid pattern, lumed hands and indices, date window at the 6 o'clock position
  6. Movement: Sellita SW200-1, automatic
  7. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz), +/- 20
  8. Power reserve: 38 hour 
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
  10. Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel bracelet, black or white rubber strap
  11. Availability: Permanent line 
  12. Price: (Bracelet) €1,350 / AED 5,140, (Strap) €1,095 / AED 4,170

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