It’s not often a relatively new watchmaker sets the world of horology alight. Typically brands incrementally improve their offerings and slowly develop a fanbase. And while Christopher Ward has done those things too since their launch in 2004, they have recently begun to release homerun after homerun with an increasingly long line of admirers beginning to finally pay attention to what they are putting out, and one of the watches they have to thank for that is the Twelve – perhaps one of the best value propositions in all of watchmaking, particularly within the sports watch space. Launched in 2023, the Twelve capitalized on the industry’s fascination with integrated bracelets sports watches while also offering a novel design perspective and impressive craftsmanship. As is now to be expected from Christopher Ward’s releases as of late, the Twelve garnered plenty of attention, and so the collection’s various references became sought-after, with the ref. C12-40ADC1-T00B0 that we have here becoming sought-after just like its sibling references. Made of titanium and boasting a 40mm x 8.95mm tonneau-shaped case with an integrated bracelet, The Twelve is a wonderfully wearable delight on the wrist. While physically more complex than its steel siblings in more ways than one, the titanium family of The Twelve collection are also more complex on the inside, with COSC-certified movements, as denoted on their dials at 6 o’clock with a “Chronometer’ inscription. Featuring an Astral Blue dial with a blue to black gradient finish atop its unique basketweave textured display, the titanium The Twelve is a stylish timepiece that is as nice on the wrist as it looks and runs.

Watch is in overall like-new condition. The case shows only light signs of wear or handling. The bracelet is fitted with 21 links, 5 of which are removable, and fits approximately a 6¾” wrist. Removed links are included with the watch. Comes complete with box and papers.

An incredibly popular watch from a popular brand for very good reason, The Twelve goes to show how successful some brands can be when they listen to their customers and deliver what they want - good-looking, well-made watches for reasonable prices.