Size matters
Size matters
When it comes to wearability, The Twelve 36 in Midnight Sun has all bases covered.
Boasting the same textured dial as the original Twelve, unlike its big brother, it has no date window – here, clarity and space are all: witness the slimmer indexes that sit perfectly on the shimmering bezel. And because we believe practicality and sophistication are two sides of the same coin, the handset is deep-filled with lume for timekeeping after-dark. The applied ‘twin-flags’ logo adds further depth.
At 36mm, the case is aligned with current size trends, which means it’ll suit both male and female wrists. As with other watches in The Twelve series, it’s been brushed, polished and sandblasted. Turn it over and a sapphire crystal, seated in the 12-sided case back, displays the elaboré-finished rotor of the Sellita SW200-1 movement.
The elegant Twelve bracelet, whose highly finished, single-link design features a pleasing taper and a hidden butterfly clasp for easy removal. If you want to change your watch’s character, the Twelve 36 is also available on The Twelve rubber strap. Both are fitted with CW’s quick-release system to make swapping effortless.
With a cleaned up look – slimmer hands and hour markers, no date window – and a variety of striking dial colours. It’s the classic watch for those with a hint of the extrovert too.
Sellita SW200-1 Automatic
Sellita SW200-1 Automatic
An update on the classic Sellita SW200, this Swiss-made self-winding movement is known for its accuracy and reliability.
The 26-jewel movement boasts a date wheel, a 4Hz frequency (equating to a smooth eight ticks per second) and a 38-hour power reserve. It also has an in-built anti-shock system to maintain accuracy when faced with any sudden jolts.
Brace with impact
The Twelve’s bracelet is built from single links to deliver a taper that goes from 22mm to 17mm, while the satinised finish comes courtesy of a water-grinding process. The bracelet closes with a butterfly clasp – fitted with a micro-adjustment mechanism. This allows the wearer to adjust the length by up to 1.5mm per side – and 3mm in total.
This isn’t a men’s watch or a women’s watch – it’s just a watch
Shimmering star
The Twelve 36 boasts the same twin-flags dial pattern as the regular Twelve, just in tighter form. When the light catches the dial you’ll experience The Twelve’s famous ‘3D’ shimmer.
Rear window
Christopher Ward so often goes the extra yard in terms of attention to detail, so the smaller Twelve gets a new-look caseback too: sleeker, simpler, with a twelve-sided surround to echo the bezel shape up front.
Blind date
For those who prefer the classic simplicity of a date-free dial, The Twelve 36 offers a crisp, clean, nothing-but-the-essentials look that’s sure to please.
Nailed polish
Integrated bracelet watches live or die on their detailing, and with The Twelve 36 the transitions between brushed and polished surfaces are vital. Naturally, we’ve put in the effort and expense to ensure they’re perfect throughout.
Technical
- Watch Model C12
- Size 36mm
- Dial Colour Midnight Sun
- Case Material Stainless steel
- Case Colour Silver
- Bezel Colour Silver
- Height 9.95mm
- Lug-to-Lug 40.8mm
Features
- Swiss made
- Self-winding 26 jewel mechanical movement
- 38 hour power reserve
- Elaboré ‘Colimaçoné’ finish on the movement
- Anti-shock system
- Brushed, sandblasted and polished stainless steel case
- Embossed screw-down crown
- Exhibition caseback
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