Christopher Ward Serves Up A Sweet Summer Surprise With The Twelve Pic 'N' Mix
Christopher Ward has never been afraid to have a bit of fun. From colourful dials to bold collaborations, the British brand has built a reputation for balancing serious watchmaking with a refreshing sense of personality. Its latest release, The Twelve Pic 'N' Mix, might just be its most playful creation yet.
Inspired by the colourful world of traditional sweet shops, this limited edition take on The Twelve transforms one of Christopher Ward's most popular sports watches into a vibrant celebration of summer. It is bright, cheerful and unapologetically different, proving once again that integrated sports watches do not always have to take themselves so seriously.
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A Dial That Looks Good Enough To Eat
The first thing that grabs your attention is the dial. Christopher Ward has created a colourful textured design that immediately evokes the look of classic pick and mix sweets. Rather than simply using bright colours, the brand has introduced a striking gradient effect combined with a highly detailed surface pattern that gives the watch impressive depth and visual energy.
It is the sort of dial that constantly changes depending on the light, rewarding a closer look every time you glance at your wrist. While plenty of colourful watches hit the market every summer, few manage to feel as original as this.
The dial remains unmistakably part of The Twelve family, with applied indexes and clean handset ensuring excellent legibility despite the explosion of colour beneath.
Titanium Keeps Things Light
Beneath the colourful exterior sits the lightweight titanium case that has become a favourite among Christopher Ward fans. Titanium not only reduces the overall weight on the wrist but also gives the watch a slightly darker, more contemporary appearance compared with stainless steel.
The familiar integrated bracelet design remains one of the strongest selling points of The Twelve collection. Comfortable, beautifully finished and offering excellent articulation, it continues to punch well above its price point.
Christopher Ward has also included a matching rubber strap, giving owners the flexibility to swap between sporty and casual looks depending on the occasion.
Compact Proportions For Everyday Wear
Rather than chasing oversized dimensions, The Twelve Pic 'N' Mix arrives in a wearable 36 mm case that will appeal to a broad audience. The integrated bracelet helps the watch wear slightly larger while still remaining comfortable on a wide variety of wrists.
Its slim profile means it slips easily under a shirt cuff, although let's be honest, this is probably not a watch you will be trying to hide.
Limited Numbers Mean Quick Decisions
Christopher Ward has confirmed that each colour variant will be limited to just 50 pieces, making these some of the rarest members of The Twelve family. Limited production, distinctive styling and the growing popularity of the collection mean these are unlikely to remain available for long.
While some collectors may initially question the bold design, others will appreciate Christopher Ward's willingness to produce something genuinely different in a market that can sometimes feel dominated by safe colour choices.
Serious Watchmaking Behind The Fun
It would be easy to dismiss The Twelve Pic 'N' Mix as simply a colourful novelty, but underneath the playful dial sits the same solid engineering that has helped establish The Twelve as one of the standout integrated sports watches in its price bracket.
Excellent finishing, lightweight titanium construction, impressive bracelet quality and reliable Swiss mechanics ensure there is far more substance here than first impressions might suggest.
This is a watch that manages to combine fun with genuine quality, something surprisingly few brands achieve successfully.
Winding Things Up
Summer watches often disappear as quickly as the sunshine, but The Twelve Pic 'N' Mix feels like it has enough personality to remain enjoyable all year round. Christopher Ward has taken an already successful platform and injected it with colour, humour and a healthy dose of nostalgia without compromising the quality that enthusiasts have come to expect.
In a world where many sports watches seem determined to look as serious as possible, The Twelve Pic 'N' Mix reminds us that collecting watches should also be fun. Sometimes all it takes is a splash of colour and a little imagination to make an already excellent watch feel completely fresh.
