2023 Christopher Ward C12 The Twelve 36mm Nordic Blue

Here we have a 2023 Christopher Ward C12 The Twelve Nordic Blue, a beautifully proportioned iteration of Christopher Ward’s premier integrated sports watch. With a polished, sandblasted, and brushed 36mm stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, its profile draws on architectural design cues from horological icons while flowing seamlessly over the wrist. A compact lug-to-lug length of 40.5mm and a case thickness of 10.5mm give the watch an incredibly versatile, unisex wrist presence that sits comfortably flat. On the right side, a screw-down, embossed, and signed crown is neatly protected by low-profile crown guards. The stepped, brushed, and sandblasted dodecagonal bezel features a polished 12-sided scalloped edge and securely holds a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. Beneath it rests a dynamic, three-dimensional stamped Nordic Blue dial, defined by a mesmerising textured grid of repeating ‘pluses’ inspired by the brand's twin-flag logo. An outer minute track surrounds applied, brushed, and facet diamond-polished dagger indexes filled with Super-LumiNova Grade X1 BL C1 to mark the hours, perfectly balanced by a colour-matched date window at 6 o’clock. Brushed and diamond-polished sword hands filled with matching lume are complemented by a tapered, sweeping second hand, creating an array of surfaces that play magically with the light as you rotate your wrist. At 12 o’clock, an applied Christopher Ward double-flag motif, and at 6 o’clock, “Automatic” complete this striking, versatile everyday sports watch. The reverse features a screw-down exhibition case back that reveals the inner workings of the reliable, automatic Sellita Cal. SW200-2 movement. With 26 jewels and 28,800 beats per hour, this robust calibre features bespoke “Colimaçoné” (spiralled sunray) finishing across the plates, while the customised rotor carries a double Twin-flag engraving. The watch comes paired with its 22mm stainless steel integrated bracelet, which narrows elegantly and utilises an innovative quick-release system alongside a signed concealed butterfly clasp; all links are provided. The watch comes complete with its original Christopher Ward presentation box and papers.

This watch is sold with its original Christopher Ward presentation box and Paperwork. It comes paired with its 23mm stainless steel integrated bracelet, innovative quick-release system, and signed concealed butterfly clasp; all links included. The watch is from August 2023 and is sold in worn condition, but overall it is in very fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

I genuinely think the Christopher Ward Twelve is still one of the best-value integrated-bracelet sports watches on the market today. There's just so much to like about these, especially when you consider what you're getting for the money. The finishing is fantastic, with all those lovely brushed, polished and sandblasted surfaces, and that wonderfully textured Nordic Blue dial really comes to life in the light. It's the sort of attention to detail you'd usually expect from a considerably more expensive watch. I'm also a huge fan of the 36mm case. The proportions are absolutely spot on, and with that beautifully integrated bracelet, it wears incredibly well on the wrist. If you love the integrated sports watch look but don't fancy spending thousands, I honestly think you'd struggle to find much better. Snap up this watch today!

Reference : C12-36A3H1-S00B0
Movement : Automatic Sellita Cal. SW200-2
Age : August 2023
Year : 2023
Case Size : 36mm
Case Thickness : 10.5mm
Lug to Lug : 40.5mm
Lugs : 22mm (Integrated)
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

In 2005, Mike France, Peter Ellis, and Christopher Ward embarked on a pioneering venture by founding the world’s first online-only watch brand. Their journey began in an unassuming setting—a converted chicken shed located on a picturesque farm in Berkshire, England. With a vision to revolutionise the watch industry, the trio launched two initial models: the C5 Malvern Automatic and the C3 Malvern Chronograph. Shortly after the brand's debut, a significant turning point came when Dave Malone, a lecturer from Tasmania with a passion for horology, spotted an advertisement featuring their watch powered by an ETA 2824–2 automatic movement. Intrigued by the product, Malone decided to purchase one with the intention of writing a critical review for Timezone.com, one of the world’s largest online watch forums. However, contrary to his original plan, Malone's review turned out to be incredibly favourable, declaring the watch to be the “best value mechanical watch in the world.” This affirmation was a game-changer for Christopher Ward, leading to a substantial surge in sales and solidifying the brand's reputation within the watch community. Recognising the potential for growth and the need for innovation, Christopher Ward sought to enhance their offerings. In 2008, after garnering significant acclaim from industry experts and collectors alike, the company began collaborating with Synergies Horlogères, a Swiss watchmaking firm based in Biel, Switzerland. Owned by Jörg Bader, Synergies Horlogères shared Christopher Ward’s vision for creating intricately designed movements and exceptional timepieces. The collaboration marked the beginning of a rigorous period of research, design, and development. After years of hard work, the fruits of their labour were revealed in 2014 with the introduction of their groundbreaking in-house movement, Calibre SH21. This remarkable achievement was not only notable for being a high-quality mechanical movement but also for being the first innovative and financially viable movement developed by a British watch brand in over half a century. The announcement sent ripples through the watch industry, further establishing Christopher Ward as a formidable player dedicated to redefining the standards of luxury and craftsmanship in horology.