I bought a Christopher Ward Twelve

A look at the newest member of the family, the integrated bracelet Swiss watch from English watchmaker Chr. Ward.
0:00 Intro
0:15 Worth it?
1:18 The Twelve
2:14 Specs
2:43 On the wrist
4:27 40mm vs. 36mm
5:43 Movement
6:19 Design
7:31 Buying a watch

[@SunsJoel]

I can't believe you didn't put the 36mm on your wrist for comparison purposes. YOU HAD ONE JOB!!!!!

[@Sam_D]

Christopher Ward is one if the best watch brands in the below 2k price range, if not the best. Great quality, reasonable price, good designs and great customer service. Thanks Evan for making this video.

[@remus2001]

The part about “great customer service” has unfortunately not been my experience.

[@Sam_D]

@@remus2001 that's unfortunate, I had a good experience with them but I've seen some people talk about their bad experience with CW support, from what I know most of these bad experiences happend after CW released BelCanto, because they had some production issues in that time and couldn't get back to all customers on time.

[@chrisjones6439]

⁠glad you mentioned that, and sorry you've had bad experiences. If you go on various CW platforms, CS is just awful but gets shot down by the fanboys. Brand has just turned into a glorified homage company

[@Shadow-In-The-East]

@@remus2001 Can you elaborate on that please? I just received my brand new CW Twelve 36mm, anything I should know about when it comes to needing a service or repairs?

[@RockLobster223]

Yes, I agree - I don't think outstanding customer service is one of their targets, or even something they consider. Sell sell sell, variation variation variation, different size same model, etc..etc.. you get the gist. They are just churning out as many watches as they can, while they can. @@remus2001

[@josesaurooo]

I'm always astonished how you can deliver weekly high quality videos just as a hobby 👏

[@josesaurooo]

@@JayMerchantPhD I hope you get better Jay

[@GenghisD0ng]

@@JayMerchantPhD Well actually KZbinrs dont make any money, it is a well known fact! But I would love to see your sources of that claim and I am always happy to learn more Jay Merchant (PhD).

[@t4404]

@@JayMerchantPhD LMFAO what is your problem

[@Honraxxx]

Your voice over is terrific and always full of interesting views. In fact youre terrific my guy!

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

I think these are incredible. I thought I was over integrated bracelets until CW came along...welcome addition to the market

[@rampageashton]

I’ve only just found this channel a few videos back. Great style. Honestly it’s my new favourite watch.

[@oneill9]

nice touch aligning the date of the watch with the date of the video release 👌

[@julianmoriati4682]

Another terrific vid!

[@JacK-yr8ri]

Really enjoy your videos. More explorer content please, cant get enough!

[@YoureTerrific]

Maybe I should do a follow-up.

[@RPhlo]

Another cracking video. 👍 Congratulations to Mrs with her new non-fastidious acquisition. I certainly can relate, my Mrs isn’t so particular either…

[@lordpetrolhead477]

One of my daily watches is the Christopher Ward C3 chronograph. Great watch and am so pleased I’ve just ordered a moon glow, to add to the collection, for delivery in November 😊⌚️😊

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Enjoyed the video and review👍🏻😊

[@RedwoodAggie]

I'm really not sure how you perfected humor, but you've done it. As for the Twelve, I completely agree on how it wears. I have the same size wrist and it does wear better than the PRX, though the PRX is fine for me too. As you said, CW is really at the point where if you like how it looks, just get it. I tried on well over a dozen of their watches at Windup Chicago and every one of them felt great on wrist and had impressive build quality. It was my first time (be gentle) to try them out and they exceeded expectations. I even got to try the titanium Twelve on. I wouldn't say it was too light, but I could see somebody disagreeing with me. I will say the blue titanium model in person has a bit more of a greenish blue look to it than it does in photos. I prefer the shade in photos. It really would be nice to have non-COSC SW300-1 in the steel models. I really would love the extra power reserve, and they could be as thin as the titanium models. CW seems to have a thing for only putting COSC movements in non-steel models. I'm not sure why though. TL;DR If you like the looks of the Twelve, just get one.

[@ph8077]

"TL;DR If you like the looks of the Twelve, just get one." Like everyone around the world can just drop a grand on a watch...

[@davids.2317]

​@ph8077 why are you watching a video about a watch that costs a grand then ?

[@thecianinator]

Last time I was this early my wife was disappointed

[@brianshea4906]

Lots of new watches lately congrats!

[@YoureTerrific]

Please, she knew what she was signing up for.

[@BamPlan]

wrist size?

[@kranffel]

Lol

[@justthisguyyouknow42]

​@@BamPlanthere's a math formula in the video. Hope you're up for some multivariate calculus.

[@13jcarey]

"frolics with the photons" made me chuckle, thank you!

[@YoureTerrific]

It made me cry. You're welcome.

[@rangorango7545]

real nice vid, down to earth, dose of humour, i like that the wife shares your passion, your're blessed lol

[@ryanm9554]

The math trick helped! Love CW and these 12's are very tempting.

[@verykeen2please]

Happy Birthday Mrs Terrific

[@Antek_S]

Fantastic video, brillaint script, W wife and well done CW.

[@richardwarren2024]

Love the Stuart Smalley reference. I bought the PRX and am so happy with it for the price. But the CW looks great, too.

[@cjammer18]

My fave watch channel

[@maryh3999]

So happy for your wife! It's a great-looking watch. When you know, you know!

[@rodsalvador3608]

one of my favorite things to do is to go to AD's, ask to see a watch and say in my best John Wilson voice, "wooow, this piece really plays with the light." great review!

[@drkesrf]

I have a 7 inch wrist and I lean towards 36mm watches of any line. My daily is a medium santos. Don’t worry about what’s norm and go for what size you feel confident in.

[@CH-yp5by]

Love your videos ! Such a fresh unique take ! I like this watch but I prefer their C63 GMT Sealander watch as a tool watch that I can use an abuse on holidays

[@lh5965]

Thanks for the great video! I am a guy and I also bought the Twelve 36mm Glacier Blue for my newborn girl with her name engraved in the back. I am wearing it for now until she is old enough to wear it😆 and you know what, the watch arrived at the exact same day with my daughter’s birthday. It is a wonderful daily sport watch with excellent quality! I am super happy with this watch!

[@ProfessorPesca]

I love the mental gymnastics guys will go through to justify buying themselves a new watch ;-). Congratulations on your new arrival!

[@lh5965]

@@ProfessorPesca hahah indeed! You got me. I also say to my wife I can share the watch with her even though I wear it all the time. Thank you for your kind comment!

[@CelestialPug-ed8vd]

Good thing you didn’t buy your new baby girl a pony. Try not to scratch up her nice watch in the years before she can wear it 😂

[@tysolomano5754]

Great video! This one really catches my attention. Was considering a Yema Urban Traveller but think I’ll rethink my decision.

[@deant5006]

I come to your videos for excellent watch content. The BEDMAS refresher is all bonus!

[@khaledJkhalidinhoAbdulla]

Love the humor on this vid 👍😂

[@ionlands_Marko]

Great entertaining video. And that's not an easy thing to accomplish talking about a watch. And how this thing plays with the light... wow.

[@brownmcpherson5724]

I've been following this watch. Really like the design. One thing you didn't mention is that SW300 movement is thinner allowing the titanium version to be under 9mm thick which is great. I'd prefer steel but because of the power reserve and thinner case, I'm leaning to the purple titanium version.

[@Sam_D]

Good point, I also think CW should use SW300 in steel models too because of that improved power reserve.

[@bsa18599]

I have ordered the blue dial titanium model which arrives in November, can't wait. Not ordered for the lightness but for the COSC movement as I'm an accuracy freak. I think they should do a version of the steel model with the Selita 300-1 movement.

[@malikknows3510]

Nice video, thank you. I see the latest fad of gmt's, which I like, and this fad of integrated bracelets, to which I'm indifferent. I think of bracelets as a great choice for most occasions, but esp. if I'm going to sweat a bit, either because its hot or I'm active. Otherwise, I prefer my dressy watches on leather straps. But too each his -- or her -- own! Congrats on your wife's birthday!

[@CombatRat]

I am digging the 36mm white dial with the gold hands and indices. I prefer no date and lean towards smaller watches, so the 36mm version would be the one for me.

[@itsgarydevlin]

The Tudor and now the Twelve! You really are spoiling yourself. Kudos dude - it's gonna have to be an extra special one for the festive holiday watch that you inevitably buy yourself. 😂

[@1ViewerAndy_eth]

This is my first watch and I love it.. I have the 40mm glacier blue dial

[@johnholkham2420]

I brought the Darker blue and I’m very impressed with the quality .

[@chrono1g]

dude, the twelve looks great on her. awesome buy.

[@YoureTerrific]

I'll let her know. Thanks.

[@RSSpec]

I have had a 40mm 12 since they first hit. I just put it on their Rubber Strap and it looks great… as great as the bracelet is, and it is, the rubber strap I find has two advantages from my perspective. With the rubber it puts the watch itself to the forefront without the distraction of the crazy light reflecting bracelet. I find now that the Bezel itself has more presence on the rubber. But even more importantly is the transition from the watch to the strap is noticeably smoother and more flush fitting. Not dissing the bracelet because it is great, but for under $100 grab a rubber for it as well. Even in SS, the 40 mm 12 with the rubber strap is only 91 gms and you don’t even know it on!

[@TheBeastly1113]

Great video! I love my purple titanium model. Tbh, it does ALMOST cross that line of too light, but living in hot AZ, it’s super nice. It also happens to be my gf’s fav watch in the collection, so maybe CW is onto something…

[@YoureTerrific]

Nicely done on the watch and gf.

[@kevinpinball]

Best 🎉 review ❤ ever 😂. Great humor.

[@gelmibson883]

I followed all these new integrated from micro brands, but one slipped through. The Direnzo DRZ02R.....Hope to see a video of yours....try to get the orange one! WOOO!

[@drebux]

I bought a PRX last year, sold it because it just didn’t fit my wrist right. Got The Twelve in glacier blue and it fits perfectly. Wish they’d make the frosted lichen in 40mm because I would have chosen that one.

[@willelliott5052]

I just received the Ti version in gradient blue, and I am pleased with it. While I think that the upgraded features are worth the price increase, I would prefer a non-gradient dial, with no distraction from the impressive dial texture. Also, the date may be a little hard for some to read without reading glasses, due to the size and contrast of the white numeral against the blue date wheel that matches the dial, though I absolutely prefer that they match. But still it is a great watch and a great value.

[@simonyu8838]

I've been not so patiently waiting for one I ordered a little while back. Picking which one to go for was tough. I originally went with the purple and titanium but swapped it out for the blue titanium. I love purple but already have my share of purple dials now whereas the electric blue just really pops and stands out among the usual blue hues. At the same time, the steel versions are tempting because the steel bracelet plays . . . er, lollygags with the lumens more. But the better movement tipped the scales. Having a spring drive watch I wear regularly has spoiled me for more accurate movements when they're an option.

[@MKBristhee]

How do you like it after all these months? Was it worth it in the end to buy ? I’m considering getting the titanium 40mm Aurora Green or the 40mm Arctic White Steel

[@benjaminvis]

Looks fantastic on her wrist +as does the Zenith btw) and your sizing advice has made me think. I prefer the proportion of the dial pattern and furniture on the smaller size and prefer it without a date. Normally I'd say 37-38 is my sweet spot, beyond gets large, but 36 gets small. I'm sure either should be just at home on my wrist really, but now I think that should I ever go for one, I should try first.

[@supaflymicros]

Great his & hers for the true enthusiast.

[@naveenkataria661]

Thanks for this... your review of the Twelve is betterer in many ways than other reviews I have seen thus far. First time you have talked about your wife...tbh, I think the Zenith Defy also looked dope on her 👌

[@YoureTerrific]

She's been in a couple videos. Certainly the Defy 36 video.

[@naveenkataria661]

Ohk...Will have to watch that watch video too

[@MatejSniscak]

Beautiful

[@fitforfreelance]

Entertaining commentary!

[@jasperdel24]

Your candid style is unparalleled! And thank you for calling out clickbait titles and overused lines (*ahem* "plays with the light"); they have gotten WAY out of hand.

[@YoureTerrific]

BEST WATCH EVVER WILL DESTROY THE SWIS INDUSTREE

[@watching_nyc]

Another great review!!I’m a bit surprised you didn’t mention obvious ‘Czapek’ and ‘Zenith Defy’ styling. I’m told Adrian Buchmann designed this and the Czapek Antarctique. I wish this was touched upon but then again, I have a hard time criticizing anything you produce so keep being terrific!

[@YoureTerrific]

I’ve heard that about the designer but couldn’t find a reputable source on it.

[@LosNTime]

Good review as always Nice SNL reference :)

[@johnnyhurley7161]

Tried the big one in this video at a CW hosted Redbar event. Huge winner for me and I'll be getting one.

[@stereodark]

2:08 so many configurations and still not the ones I would like to buy. Titanium only comes with sunburst dials which I despise and the purple is not available on 36 which is what my wife would have liked to get. I hope they’ll release more variations, I love the model but for now the color/material combinations don’t work for me

[@carlosbillegas1089]

THE PURPLE ONE IS MAGIC

[@darkminatozaki]

I love it. looks like Zenith defy skyline. also, its brushed so its not scratch magnet.

[@shortlingking]

Great video and timely as I've been contemplating what budget integrated bracelet to get for months! curious what your thoughts are on the halo versions of this watch that just released?

[@reedarvin7823]

I bought exactly the same for my wife, adding the rubber strap for swimming. She loves it.

[@kjart]

Glad Mrs Terrific found a spouse with good water resistance and strap options - the display back is a bit too much info for me though

[@YoureTerrific]

You know too much.

[@alwayspooh1588]

"most things look good off of her"!!! I like that! Great saying!

[@YoureTerrific]

😉

[@dvsrn1]

Whatever you do - do NOT let her see the new 36mm Twelve with the solid gold bezel! 😅Great video as always!

[@gregnatividad8345]

I’m waiting for a radical dial for the 12 36

[@imperialwatchco.1353]

Great video Evan! Always appreciate your videos and hope you are doing great! If you have a moment, would love to hear what you think of some of our latest releases! I know you have a fondness for color and the unique and I think they are right up your alley! Cheers, Ben

[@claudtalkz2194]

Impeccable review. The lady friend endorsement speaks volumes

[@YoureTerrific]

But she married me so… questionable.

[@tyronepalma3854]

These look incredible. In a lot of direct lighting shots, the grey dial is a lighter grey, but in the wristshots, it looks nearly black. How would you say it looks most of the time? Am waiting to see if they will release a black dialed option

[@marliesboer5352]

Haha never seen your account but I loved the video, thx :)

[@SawyerSpainhoward]

Watching videos on the twelve this morning and then You’re Terrific posts about it? Odd.. Much better than last week when I was watching videos on demons before walking into a gas station where my snack total was $6.66

[@MeanMrMustard85]

These watches are certainly “on trend”, but I’m not sure how well they are going to age.

[@clintonshiells3095]

Another very engaging review. Nice looking watch. Agree the movement is a bit underwhelming.

[@jdhazan]

I found that the 36mm Defy wore perfectly on my 6.3 inch wrist. Does the 36 CW fit more or less the same as the Defy or should i try the 40 as well? I wish there was a store to try these on!

[@theenavybluemonster]

I thought this was going to be a couples watch! Looks good on her [your wrist size - 1.25 inch] wrist.

[@devisiveone]

My only trepidation comes from not being able to see them in person. I get the feeling they look vastly different IRL than on youtube under lights and captured by nice cameras. The one thing that concerns me is how reflective the dials look, including the anthracite dial almost to the point they look hard to read at a glance. Can you comment on that?

[@thrifty85]

How do you find the legibility of the grey dial? I went to CW today and was torn between the white and grey dial, only thing that put me off the grey was you can barely see the logo on it.

[@DeeEx27]

I have to admit I did not see this one coming. I'm personally not a fan of this watch, as I'm not a fan of Christopher Ward, but I do see why people like it. On paper it is a genuinely good value proposition and the design seems to be appealing to a lot of people. But I really dislike their logo and find most of their designs unappealing. I'm happy you like it and hope you and your wife will get s lot of enjoyment out of these watches!

[@jadixon4]

Do you have any advice on this vs the Formex Essence 39. Really torn on these two right now and didn't know if you could shed some light on the pros/cons of each?

[@michaelfritzell9352]

Would you recommend the Basalt Grey or the Nordic Blue? Curious why you chose the former

[@Martin000-45]

Is the weight of 36mm on the full bracelet correct, 81g?

[@chrisjetko4220]

my dachshund really likes your channel

[@adamdarling9410]

Love it! Curious if you tried on the 36mm on your 7 inch wrist? I too have a similar wrist size and generally prefer smaller watches

[@talaltashfeen196]

Yeah I am surprised he didn't include a wrist shot with the 36mm on his wrist

[@obscurito]

My wrist size is bang on 6.25 in (16cm). Not sure if I should go for the 36 or 40.

[@casanova--]

The most important question you'd have to ask, as a consumer is, how much did it cost to make? Although I'm all for quality, sometimes for me personally, I'm skeptical when I'm spending my money.

[@ewanski0848]

Interesting you say it feels light as I was considering the titanium model. Might go steel and save £600.

[@Dialandhands]

Did you have to pay duty taxes/fees when it passed through customs? I’ve been looking at purchasing a C-Ward for a while but I can’t get an exact answer on the process of getting it to the US.

[@ShepProudfoot]

Maybe you should ask CW?🤔

[@vintko]

Frolics With the Photons would make a great band name

[@NW1peter]

I just bought a Twelve for my US based nephews 21st birthday (his older brother got a C1 Morgan at 21.) I let him pick any Christopher Ward except for the Bel Canto. He went for the Basalt Grey and I didn't really like the colour until I saw your video, makes me feel a lot happier with his choice. You've made me think I should go to their shop in Maidenhead and have a look at the Titanium versions in the flesh as I like the specs but not the mixed dial colours.

[@thegirthquake8574]

Respectfully, there's been an update: The most expensive version of the Twelve is the Halo (blank dial, rose gold bezel.. lip? Yeah, lip) $2,555, 36mm!

[@YoureTerrific]

Ah! You’re right. Thanks.

[@remus2001]

I’m curious: What made her choose this CW Twelve over the Zenith Defy 36 that she modeled in a previous video?

[@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu]

Lot$$$$$ of reasons most likely

[@YoureTerrific]

I haven't asked her, but I think she's more comfortable wearing a watch at $1,000 vs $8,000. But I also know she likes that there's no brand name on the dial.

[@remus2001]

@@YoureTerrific Gotcha. Thanks!

[@jarrodclyne707]

Never considered a CW until now. Damn.

[@ajcallaway123]

Why does it need automatic on the dial? Curious to know people's thoughts

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

Curious how you find the bracelet build quality and finishing on the Twelve. Does it stack up favorably against the big players? Does its budget-friendly nature mean compromises are apparent? Is it loose? Rattly? Is there significant lateral play in the links?

[@YoureTerrific]

Very good for the price. Feels great. The finishing isn’t as good as a Defy or Royal Oak, but much better than a PRX.

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

@@YoureTerrificThank you!

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

@@YoureTerrificThanks to your review and others, I bought the Twelve. In person, the bracelet does not disappoint. The Dial is fine, if not inspired. The bracelet though, and its integration with the case… damn. CW is killing it!

[@UltraDoug]

Ha! Stuart Smalley daily affirmation! Haven’t seen that since the 80’s. Deep dive, deep dive. 😎👍🏼

[@YoureTerrific]

Glad you recognized it.

[@thomashermes8276]

Whoa, two wrist sizes in one video? How are we supposed to keep all these numbers straight? 😉

[@EdwinNikkels]

I always had your taste in high regard, but these latest purchases ( a RB Tudor!?) and a generic looking CW doesn't compute with me. : \

[@bhavikshah5016]

I really like the 12 and have been thinking of the 36 mm for my

[@YoureTerrific]

My wife also thinks there should be a grey 36.

[@CelestialPug-ed8vd]

I was waiting for a white 36, but Not. With.Gold.Hands/Indices. Why, CW? Whhhhhyyyyyy??? 😢

[@bhavikshah5016]

@@CelestialPug-ed8vd yes you nalied it.. i too like the white dial but that touch of rose gold puts me off.. just making it attractive for females, but yea few like us wont like it

[@draakisback]

These are really nice watches, it's really cool what Christopher Ward has been doing in these past couple years. I considered getting one but I had already bought a horage supersede and I also already own a VC overseas. I like integrated watches but I can't justify owning three.

[@Annoyedsince1986]

Not a fan at all, but glad you like it! That's the beauty of the hobby.

[@thegorn]

A wise man (Hansel) once said, "Sting. Sting would be another person who's a hero. The music that he's created to over the years - I don't really listen to it - but the fact that he's making it, I respect that". I feel the same way about Christopher Ward's The Twelve.

[@YoureTerrific]

So hot right now.

[@MERKAMGCLK]

My purple 12 ships mid November

[@YoureTerrific]

Looks really good

[@jons2048]

I just got my Twelve this week and I love this watch already. I was having this same dialogue in my mind, is this watch "worth it" for the price? For the Twelve, I'd say yes, absolutely. My second favorite, a watch you've covered extensively already, the Cartier Santos, does not meet that bar although I absolutely love the design. I just can't imagine shelling out >$5000 for a watch. Perhaps I can attribute that to being one of the poors, but I'll savor the chase for a Santos in the meantime and leave it to being a milestone watch. One of these days...

[@MPD90]

36mm no-date titanium will be the winner I think when it arrives.