Christopher Ward discontinued Basalt Grey, which is the only reason this one is interesting. It's the darkest dial The Twelve came in — near-black indoors, grey in daylight, with the twin-flags pattern doing all the work. 40mm and 44.5mm lug-to-lug, so it wears bigger than the 38 and needs the wrist to match. Two things worth knowing before you buy. There is dirt built up around the crown tube — you can see it in the last two photos, and I've left it as found rather than clean it and photograph it after. And this is pre-owned with no box and no papers, so without the warranty card Christopher Ward's guarantee doesn't transfer. Priced accordingly.

THE SPECS

- Brand: Christopher Ward

- Model: The Twelve 40 Basalt Grey

- Reference: C12-40ADA1-S00K0

- Case diameter: 40mm

- Case material: Stainless steel

- Dial colour: Basalt Grey

- Movement: Sellita SW200-1 — Auto

- Water resistance: 100m (10 ATM)

- Crystal: Sapphire, anti-reflective

- Lug width: Integrated — CW quick-release bracelet

- Lug-to-lug: 44.5mm

- Case thickness: 9.95mm

CONDITION

Pre-owned. Worn a handful of times.

- Case: light handling marks only, no dings or deep scratches, edges and chamfers sharp

- Crown: dirt built up around the crown tube where it meets the case, visible in the last two photos, not cleaned off

- Crystal: no chips or scratches visible

- Bezel: clean

- Caseback: sapphire exhibition back clear, light marks to the surrounding steel

- Bracelet: light surface marks from wear

- Clasp: butterfly deployant, snaps shut firmly

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

- The Twelve 40 on its steel bracelet

Missing: No box, no papers, no warranty card, no spare strap.