10 Things You Didn’t Notice About The Twelve By Christopher Ward

[@grantmorriss2557]

should have been 12 things....

[@mikesomerset6338]

I was about to write that!

[@muzammelhaquemukul7089]

Britt Pearce did one with 12 things

[@SuperPussyFinger]

**Groan**

[@sinesaii]

12 inches

[@8thlvlMage]

Small critique, because I'm a huge fan of the Watchfinder channel and you as a presenter! The repeated cuts seem more jarring than helpful, but if they absolutely must stay in, turning them into title cards for the next topic would help them feel more a part of the video's overall flow. Either way, I'm always happy for more Andrew!

[@gs2162]

I agree, it's confusing and almost frustrating. Like, what even is it?

[@brett3310]

Agreed, the sharp change from softer and cooler blue hues into a BRIGHT red/orange on a single frame just makes ir that much more of a visual assault. Love the videos, but that cut makes me happier to just scroll down and listen instead of watch.

[@RaccoonDan]

I think this is kind of part of his dry sense of humor. I took it as being intentionally choppy with the abrupt endings seemingly in the middle of a sound bite.

[@JayMichaelScheuerle]

If it needs to be present, just keep a semi-transparent logo in the corner of the entire video. The current execution doesn't match Andrew's soothing voice!

[@Swashbucklebuckle]

Watching the video I wasn't bothered tbh, but I see your point.

[@victorvanwylick]

In my opinion the logo of your channel doesn't fit you and your channel. The red and black with straight lines is rather aggressive. I would go for more friendly colours and curlier font.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

1:35 "lido" does not mean beach in italian. That would be "spiaggia" Lido describes a commercial activity at the edge of a river, pool, or the sea/ocean, so it can also be on grass on a river's edge.

[@DJHalfbarr]

My dear old mum is doing her best to talk me out of spending some of my savings on a titanium 12 but she's failing, I don't have a proper special in my collection and for the price and look, this is the one...adding to that the sterling is dropping like a rock, so I might as well...thanks for the video dude, you are definitely contributing to the inevitability.

[@TchnoZ]

My fingers are crossed for a 37-38 mm variant! Love this watch.

[@extremejoy]

The bezel area remind me a lot of GP Laureato…I could be wrong? 🤔

[@StiloNautica]

Thanks for the great explainer..i think i found a watch to aim for: the Twelve.

[@TomRauhe]

Got myself the Ti Purple one. Because of YOU.

[@thewholecut]

Is this a review or an advert paid for by Christopher Ward?

[@MuchachoCarracho]

Exactly what transpired to me, despite all the details. It's more subtle than usual, but definitely suspicious.

[@garretthmurphy]

Wonder if there is a 42 or 43mm coming. I’m a big guy with big wrists lol.

[@jpdemer5]

Wish I could get the SW-300 in the steel case. The watch is not so big and heavy that Ti is really necessary, and I prefer the looks of the brighter metal - and the light blue dial is the one that appeals to me. I'll wait and see how the model line develops.

[@mickeymichaels1298]

My exact thought. Nicer dials and a slightly thinner case would be great with the higher grade movement wrapped in steel. I don't like titanium in watches since they make a quality watch feel like plastic, being so light. I actually like a bit of heft on my wrist.

[@Megatraum504]

Love seeing CW getting the coverage they deserve.

[@DavidDatura]

If you put out a great and interesting product, that’s what happens! CW are on a roll at the moment. First with the Bel Canto, and now this.

[@Megatraum504]

@@DavidDatura Their catalog as a whole is interesting imo, and has been for quite some time.

[@drnick40]

CW have one of the most innovative and interesting new issues in the whole watch industry. I see the brand moving upmarket, pretty much like Sinn did, and for a good reason. The quality of their products punches higher than their price bracket.

[@mabii777]

Agree

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great vid and I like the Watch beauty, lightweight and thin are perfect combinations. I won’t knock and scratch my watch when I wear it. The size could be a bit smaller like a 39 or 36.

[@Sam_D]

CW will release more interesting dial designs and smaller case size in the near future, you should avoid FOMO in case of CW releases, everytime.

[@kabal911]

CW never really been on my radar, but this watch to me seems great. Ti on rubber looks so good.

[@drnick40]

The watch hit me right away and I had to put an order. it said May 23 on the confirmation e-mail. Blue Titanium bracelet plus the rubber. It looks like a heck of a deal especially considering what IWC just did with their Genta integrated Ingineur release. The Twelve costs $10k less. Quality wise doesn’t look inferior in any way. Will see…

[@TravellingTechie]

PRECISELY the same order as mine. Really looking forward to receiving this later this month.

[@chillilover8345]

Yeah the IWC is really designed by genta, yet this wannabe is gimmickly quoting genta so people dont bash them as doing a homage, so you do your pick.... As to why its 10k less? its using a SW200 movement, that cost less than 150 bucks.

[@drnick40]

@@chillilover8345 Actually the Titanium CW Twelve has the COSC certified Sellita S300 which is a clone of ETA 2892 and is a very thin and robust movement with 56 hours of power reserve. This movement is better and more accurate than the one IWC has put in the Ingenieur which is a lower grade, not COSC certified ETA 2892 clone made by Valfleurier. This is the irony my friend. IWC are shoving down your throat a potentially inferior watch for 6 times the money. If you know your watches and you are smart, you won’t salivate on that piece which even doesn’t look completely like the original Genta design. Ripoff!

[@chillilover8345]

@@drnick40 Well, I am clearly talking about the S200 version. Even if its the S300 version, its still a Selitta. Also, dont be fooled that just because its COSC its better, it just means its regulated better with different conditions over time. Its like, do you want a well tuned Honda, or do you want an Aston Martin (an example). From a cost perspective, to be COSC that is say another 30-50CHF more, give or take. In terms of a build itself, you have an IWC in house (32111, 120 power reserve not what you claim ETA 2892) and an S300 prob around 200-250 CHF in bulk order. Also, whenever people pay for more, they are paying for brand recognition, IWC poured a lot of marketing for the brand power. IWC actually paid Genta to designed it, and this CW just quoted Genta to get clicks. Massive difference. Good idea to do your research before opening your mouth.

[@kuongsam2314]

​@@chillilover8345Howt about the Baumatic Riviera to justify the price of the new IWC engineer. Not a SW300. Movement doesnt cost so much.

[@bullnose01]

With the easing of the covid related supply chain problems, I've already busted my watch budget for 2023 . . . by quite a bit. Fortunately, The Twelve is a full production model, and with the way CW recently has been operating, I can hardly wait to see what new dial colors and movement upgrades will be available in 2024.

[@Not_Mark_Twain]

FYI, at SF watch fair CW CEO Mike French mentioned 1) that they will be supply constrained on these (demand is massive) and 2) they will be bringing out smaller models later in the year. My purple Ti order is in.

[@tupakveli]

I saw it in person at Windup in SF. One of the reps unfortunately confirmed that there is nothing in the works regarding a glacier blue or white dial titanium variant

[@PocketWatchTime]

Grade 2… is NEVER better than Grade 5 in a watch. No one is sticking watches in acid… don’t need more “corrosion resistance” instead need a stronger metal for everyday wear. Don’t butter our bread… it’s a cost cutting strategy.

[@x72821]

I love the look, but wish they offered more colors for the titanium because I don't care for the two they currently offer

[@The-Splat]

Agreed!

[@thetimist]

One seriously cool watch - after seeing it in person, I can't stop thinking about it (so thank you for that) 😄 I think my preferred combo would be glacial blue, but in titanium!

[@VeNoMS4]

Agreed.. Wish the there was more dial options on the Ti

[@kabal911]

Waiting for videos of blue and grey to see how they really look. Hopefully they are darker than the renderings. They need to bring out a Ti black dial.

[@thetimist]

@@VeNoMS4 One hundred percent!

[@thetimist]

@@kabal911 Black dial in titanium would be super cool, no doubt!

[@dBsdecibels]

How different did the Ti and Steel look? Was the Ti noticeably darker in hue? More dull / less shiny? I usually prefer the steel look, but I really like the better movement and thinness of the Ti here.

[@whollymindless]

Do we need to read your books in your voice?

[@demon1spence]

Is this dubbed? Voice over? Seeing your face blows my mind.

[@valkyrst620]

The dial design is unnecessary. Simpler and cleaner texture on the dial and also simpler indices would do wonders for the watch,. Less is more. It's too garish in its current form.

[@RokeshGurung]

good quality watch for a great price. Definitely looking to get one

[@jacksats6991]

The trident on the counter balance would have been great and in a striking color like dark red . But I still ordered the ice / steel version 😂

[@shah19831983]

Funny how the prx was the best thing since slice bread a month ago now this CW is all the hype and the Tissot is now trash 😂 the PRX is still pound for pound the best watch you can buy at its price point. This is twice the price with half the power reserve almost. This is in no way targeted at you but it is a blanket cover statement.

[@jeremyj189]

This is the best review of this watch so far ! Nice technical info too (ie the ti grade 2)

[@adamgaisser1875]

Great video. Would love to see a side by side comparison with the PRX like Mrwhostheboss does with cell phones.

[@danryan4137]

I have a quartz 35mm prx, so happy this came down the pipe. The gray steel version is my choice ,colours in titanium are not for me.

[@donmongoose]

I'm a sucker for a dial and that astral blue on the Titanium is absolutely gorgous.

[@8thlvlMage]

I think most people who like watches are suckers for dials... given it's the most prominent component lol.

[@donmongoose]

@8thlvlMage it's not exactly the sole consideration when judging a watch though is it, the style, colour, materials, price, brand all factor in. My point was I'm more inclined to overlook other things if the dial strikes me.

[@markfeldman612]

No trident counterbalance? Whats with the crown guards? Seems more like an homage to other watches than a CW original.

[@bikerdan62]

I bought one. I own the C 63 and love it. As for it looking like another watch, well the same designer had his hands in both watches. As a owner of Omega, Tudor Sinn and others, CW has been a surprise, and a plesant one. So for the neysayers, say what you want, It wont influence me. Good work Andrew.

[@jpdemer5]

The Czapek costs an order of magnitude more, so I'd be happy to get a similar look at this price!

[@drebarthelotte5712]

That is a excellent watch. Some thing that I can afford. ❤😊

[@kamleshbhambhwani2165]

One thing I would love to know is how does the weight of the watch feels when you hold it in your hands compared to an AP or Czapek??

[@markotoole7937]

Much nicer styling and finishing than the PRX. I'm not bothered about integrated watches, but I do like this one

[@100kmp]

I like it. But which one in colour..?

[@ogramail]

Dear Andrew, a tough question for you: if you had to pick only one watch between the new CW The Twelve and the very obviously different Tudor BB54, which one would you choose?

[@Not_Mark_Twain]

I love CW and own both of these watches. Answer for me: Tudor.

[@crbswiss]

One question... does the packaging include a description of how I explain another watch to my wife.... ?

[@Mike-bh9vs]

The blue titanium CW Twelve will be my first watch >$1k and I can't wait!

[@masoodrazaq]

Respect what they are doing and quality of CW output, but for my eyes I don’t like the pointy hour markers and busy dial. Maybe the watch looks better in person? Overall case, proportion etc. look great though. I prefer the Tissot PRX overall.

[@manuelgarza2990]

Looks like Gerald had his second chance with the twelve...

[@jacobzlogar3739]

geez and i just bought a prx… wouldn’t be terrible to have both though i suppose

[@mikelewis2456]

Great review and details regarding CW 12 . Planning to buy probably Titanium since has longer power reserve. Good price and very good finish. Thanks Andrew as always👍

[@kbarnbrook4993]

Not forgetting the titanium ones are COSC certified.

[@marcusrawlinson5024]

The other thing is legibility, unless it's a big date the contrast of white on black or black on white is much appreciated by myopic old farts like me.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

You’ll love the way it scratches as easily as a chocolate bar. Enjoy the upgrade.

[@voxaza]

Also will they make the purple dial in stainless steel or just titanium

[@LWN90]

Adrian, the head of designer of CW is also one of the team member designing the Czapek Antarctique.

[@MuchachoCarracho]

All CW needs to really step it up is a 2.0 version of their s21 mvt. Slimmer to accommodate their new ranges. I've had 4 CWs so far, aint paying for another Sellita.

[@GraphicDesignerStephen]

I really want a PRX. But now I think I want one of these more.

[@willelliott5052]

CW has enabled me to make my collection much more interesting for a modest price. I have on order both a Bel Canto and a Twelve Ti.

[@CaliberandCamber]

Hoping for some more dial colours on the titanium… call me boring but the purple and blue don’t do it for me…

[@The-Splat]

Agreed!

[@ramon1809]

I like ur channel but it 1350euro that is 1500dollar and the titanium is over 2000dollar. U didn't noticed?

[@remus2001]

The titanium is $1,895 on the US website.

[@libertyv5426]

My Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine in all green arrives Tuesday. I can't wait. You helped me pick CW.

[@rayharrison6400]

Great review 👏. I was sceptical at the pricepoint on this one, but wow, what a great looking watch which you managed to highlight very well. Some fabulous shots and great features too. Nice one 🎉

[@markstarmer3677]

The titanium option would be the one I’d go for. I’m debating on the purple one, because I know it will be an eye catching talking point. I already have the Longines ‘big eye’ in titanium g5 , this I believe is grade 2 titanium. I hope it’s not a scratch magnet !

[@mikesomerset6338]

I own five CW's. It's difficult to judge a watch purely from images and video. For me, I would be concerned that the dial is over textualised an the screws are on the wrong side. I do like the use of titanium though.

[@monsieurbennett]

Like the CWs but for the life of me I can’t stand that logo. It’s a deal breaker for me I’m afraid.

[@justinthompson782]

I have a few CW watches. This one does nothing for me. Sad it took them 6 years to release this.

[@a.j.e4349]

Having just got my hands on the CW C65 Dune GMT LTD Edition all I can say is... "Owning Omegas, Tudors and Tags how on earth do they produce 1st class quality watches at such a low price point?!" It's truly beyond me guys.

[@kbarnbrook4993]

Maybe because the watches you mentioned have in house movements, better power reserve, anti magnetic etc.

[@lepetitlion90]

Are we going to ignore that the bracelet could literaly be swaped from the PRX?

[@urbanus3546]

Even if I don't agree with you on every point I still very much enjoyed this video. 👍👍👍

[@ijrm37]

Does the titanium version have a hardened coating on it?

[@khazelnut]

Some CW watches I see take way too much "inspirations" C63 GMT is a 90% copy of explorer II. For a homage there are many brands to choose from in a decent price bracket but CW charges a whopping 1000 quid. No thanks.

[@thomasont]

Pantone perfect easter egg watch indeed. ⌚👍

[@hollywood1513]

I'm buying one

[@krellin]

didnt know about this brand, love the watch and absolutely gonna pick it up their Sealander is also a beauty

[@lofidj515]

Kind of annoying. I have a prx just as a daily watch. I prefer the CW but can’t justify buying another watch at this price range while I save up for some others. Now I have to bloody decide whether it’s worth selling the prx to buy this! Damn it!

[@ColinLack]

I love the two titanium models and the ice blue steel! I kind of want all 3. Wondering how the bracelet would fair on someone with a 6.25 inch wrist

[@amgolfer3591]

you will make it work:)

[@ColinLack]

@@amgolfer3591 Probably yeah!

[@Doflaminguard]

The dial color should be single color rather than faded dual color.

[@keithlos1497]

100% agree. It's the thing holding me back.

[@TravisShoemaker-m7t]

They should have included a trident second hand

[@WidleyWesident]

Lovely watch but I’d want it to be able to take a conventional strap (case lugs) before committing my money. My Rolex and Omega watches take normal straps, my Ulysse Nardin won’t, and that’s a pain.

[@Alpacini31]

I am really curious to see how the purple looks in real

[@r3771-n2r]

The only thing CW needs to do is get an inhouse movement or at least an accuracy grantee. -20/+20 seconds per day and low power reserve, for those sellita movements are just not good.

[@Appalachian-Toad]

For their Snow Leopard watch, they have an in-house Calibre SH21 COSC with a 5-day power reserve priced at $1,925 🤔 I think only the height of the movement would have been hard to get around for this Twelve series

[@garyboyle695]

The watches are a lot more accurate than stated tolerances. The non chronometer's I have been about 5 seconds fast per day at most.

[@AndyWBurns]

The SW-200 in my CW Supercompressor runs about 7 seconds a day fast, since my wife magnetised it and I degaussed it. More than good enough for more, and the most accurate mechanical watch I own. (Cough, Seiko are worse for wide accuracy)

[@cedshred1676]

Good looking but apparently yet another watch with most components Made in China (except for the movement) labeled “Swiss made.” I reached out to CW to confirm but I don’t expect a reply.

[@chrisgillanders111]

Please stop talking about the 12....it's becoming unbearably tempting!! ;)

[@time_to_lume232]

Where can I find info on the smaller variants mentioned? 👀 Any info on the size and timeline for these? 😮

[@alainl1211]

Theres a smaller twelve coming. Thats all I needed to know, thank you!

[@j1d7s]

Thank you for the interesting details! I really like the twelve and feel most attracted to the light blue one, I just am not sure if the readability is good enough. I have at least one watch where bad readability has ruined the watch for me. Did you get to see some of the other models? I don't want to buy another one with a darker blue dial since I already own some and want something different.

[@BlockChain-Frontier]

New Zenith???😂😅

[@jdassonval]

Christopher Ward is one of the most interesting brand. I own 2 pieces and I'm really happy with it.

[@alwayspooh1588]

Did you have to order online, or were you able to go to their factory and see the watches before buying?

[@Megatraum504]

i just pre ordered their sh21 blue marine. My first CW and really first luxury piece. I'm super excited

[@alexwinterholler6243]

Got the trident 600 but thats the nex one for sure

[@jdassonval]

@@alwayspooh1588 I live in France so eveything online. I ordered a C63 (I'm thinking to sell it because I don't wear it often) and my lovely toolwatch C65.

[@alwayspooh1588]

@@jdassonval Bonsoir, merci pour votre réponse, (this next bit is where my French is lacking!) The C63 is a nice looking watch, but like you I sell if I am not wearing, but some watches I cannot bear to part with.

[@badgerresistance4322]

CW 12 Looks much better, the details and the finishing angles looks better. I hope it looks better in real life.

[@m_mandro]

What will be the diameter of the smaller version? Hoping for a super-sexy 38 mm version

[@coffeeisgood102]

CW is on my list. They make nice watches. Only wish they were larger. Thanks for sharing this.

[@thexardas8395]

I'm more curious why CW charged me duty + tax on my order to US. Should be ever tax or duty but not both. Watch is reasonably OK for every day beater. I was thinking Tudor royal for that role but Twelve with same faults like crappy movement looks better for 1/2 the price.

[@michaelcampbell9541]

No, no, and no again. Where's the other invisible bloke and the microphone? I don't like change!

[@lrbrown]

I really like this one. I wish there was an AD close to me so I could get a look at it.

[@know-body2519]

"Wrist-Prada" Only women wear expensive jewelry "ladies"😂

[@mahatmacoat7215]

Thought j heard the voice somewhere else and now I as pointed out in someone else's comment. Not sure what going on with 2 channels though.

[@va7oloko]

CORRECTION Grade 2 Ti is LESS corrosion resistant.

[@DracoAxe]

You sound familiar

[@GregoryNelson-sc5hi]

Does the CW twelve come with a black dial if not which color is more universal

[@larrysolien9541]

Great video and extremely informative, now I want CW - The Twelve even more! 👍

[@grahamyoung622]

I guess your better half will be keeping the fume blue titanium 12 on the rubber strap, while you get nowt!

[@540058]

I'll rather the date window DON'T blend in the dial. Other than this issue, this is a interesting watch.

[@pedalwithus]

please stop talking about CW! Their prices are going to go up !! :)

[@MeestroDavid]

Great video as always, but I disagree on the point of white date-windows being a “blight.” Depending on placement of the date and design of the indices, a white date wheel can give much-needed balance to the dial. The Mark XX you showed as an example of a dial blighted by a white date window is actually a great example of a watch that looks much better for it. The Mark XVIII had a black date wheel and it treated a gap-toothed effect at 3, whereas the XX dial looks far more complete at a glance and is a big improvement.

[@bengladston5175]

All they do is copy other designers, wouldn’t never have one in my collection

[@henrykingsbury1382]

Why does his voice sound identical to watchfinder’s 😂😂

[@miltonfriedman3593]

If they put the crosses on the dial in unison, would have been much nicer

[@justingalore123]

That dial is full chichen itza! In a good way.

[@SiPiotr]

Theo 37 mam whould by the sweet spot. I can't wait