Christopher Ward · C12 Loco Alabaster White
The model in detail
Meet the watch
You notice the balance first, then look for the hands. The C12 Loco moves the time display to the upper dial, making room for the working regulator. The Alabaster White version makes that architecture particularly clear: there is something to watch even when you do not need to know the time.
The hand-wound CW-003 has a 144-hour, or six-day, power reserve. Its balance is adjusted by changing inertia rather than using a conventional regulator index. Frequency is 4 Hz. The manufacturer’s handbook specifies a daily tolerance of 0/+7 seconds; that is a stated specification, not our measurement.
A long reserve has a practical side. The handbook specifies about 95 complete crown turns to wind the watch from empty. An infrequent but lengthy ritual will not appeal to everyone. There is no automatic rotor, however, so the transparent back offers an unobstructed opportunity to study the hand-wound architecture.
EnlargeThe hand-wound CW-003 through the case back: a 144-hour reserve.
© © Christopher Ward · SourceDetails and limitations
The 41 mm case measures 47.5 mm lug to lug and 13.7 mm in overall thickness. Those figures matter more than the single number 41: try the Loco under a cuff. The integrated bracelet has quick release and up to 3 mm of micro-adjustment, adding an everyday benefit to the striking construction.
Published launch prices were $4,595 on rubber and $4,825 on the bracelet; these are historical figures, and current pricing needs checking with the brand. Water resistance of 3 ATM limits versatility. Our interest in the Loco rests on its exposed regulator and distinctive movement layout: those are the reasons to pay the premium.
