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Unleash Your Style: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix

Unleash Your Style: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix

Limited to just 50 pieces per colorway, Christopher Ward’s new Twelve Pic'n'Mix pairs vibrant "sugar-crystal" dials with an ultra-light titanium case.

NickBy Nick
July 23, 2026 5 min read 0 views

Build-A-Watch: Christopher Ward Leans Into Summer With The Twelve Pic'n'Mix

The world of integrated-bracelet sports watches is crowded. You have the icons, the challengers, and a sea of homage pieces. But what if you could take a best-in-class design and inject it with a heavy dose of vibrant, summer-ready fun? Christopher Ward is betting that's exactly what collectors want right now. Their answer is The Twelve Pic'n'Mix, a new limited capsule collection that turns their smash-hit integrated sports watch into a playground of color. It’s a playful, smart, and genuinely exciting move from the British brand. They are pairing candy-colored dials with robust, ultra-light titanium cases. This isn’t just a standard color expansion. It’s a highly limited "drop" built around one of the most compelling watch designs of the last few years, complete with upgraded mechanics under the hood.
36mmCase
$2,350Price
SW300-1Movement
100mWater Res.

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Unleash Your Style: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix — photo 1

The Twelve: Christopher Ward's Game-Changer

To understand why the Pic'n'Mix concept works so well, you have to appreciate its foundation: The Twelve. When it launched, it immediately became a front-runner in the sub-$5,000 integrated sports watch category. It wasn't trying to be a direct copy of a Genta classic; it had its own distinct personality. The architecture is superb. You get a slim, angular case with a complex mix of brushed and polished surfaces that play with light beautifully. The dodecagonal (12-sided) bezel is the watch's signature, giving it a sharp, modern look that stands out. It’s a design that feels both technical and elegant. The way the bracelet links flow directly from the case is seamless. This creates that cohesive, bracelet-and-watch-as-one-piece look that defines the genre.
Unleash Your Style: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix — photo 2 A Capsule of Personality
From the beginning, The Twelve felt like a platform. Christopher Ward launched it in steel and titanium, with different sizes and dial textures. The brand understood that the fundamentals were rock solid. The case shape, the bracelet integration, and the overall proportions were spot-on. Rather than an open-ended customization platform, the Pic'n'Mix is a strictly limited release. Christopher Ward is only producing 50 pieces of each colorway. This gives the collection a boutique, exclusive feel, capturing the energy of a limited streetwear drop applied to traditional Swiss watchmaking.

By turning The Twelve into a limited capsule collection, Christopher Ward is directly challenging brands that charge a premium for exclusive colorways. This is high-end design, and it's happening at a very accessible price point.

Enter The Twelve (Ti) Pic'n'Mix 36mm

The Pic'n'Mix capsule utilizes The Twelve in a 36mm Grade 2 titanium case. This is a fantastic choice. The 36mm size is universally wearable, appealing to a huge range of wrist sizes and tastes, while the titanium makes it incredibly light and comfortable (weighing just 34g for the case itself). The core idea is simple: you pick your limited dial color, and the package arrives with both a matching titanium bracelet and a rubber strap equipped with a quick-release system. The bundle pricing—watch, titanium bracelet, and rubber strap—is $2,350. This is aggressive pricing for a titanium watch with this level of finishing, an upgraded chronometer movement, and two included strap options.

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A Spectrum of Sweet-Shop Dials

Christopher Ward went all-in on the color palette, taking inspiration from classic candy shops. Each dial abandons the traditional motif for a textured, gradient "sugar-crystal" finish that adds crunchy depth and stops the bright colors from feeling flat. The options are a creative departure from the usual black, white, and blue:
  • Kola Krystals: A rich, deep brown that feels earthy and sophisticated.
  • Orange Fizz: A bright, electric orange that pops with energy.
  • Berry Burst: A luscious, deep purple that's both bold and regal.
  • Blue Sherbet: A cool, powdery light blue that’s perfect for summer.
  • Cherry Pop: A vibrant, saturated red that makes a serious statement.
  • Apple Sour: A zesty, almost neon green that is pure fun.
This lineup shows Christopher Ward isn't afraid to take risks, bringing a sense of nostalgic joy to a traditionally serious segment.

Unleash Your Style: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix — photo 3

The Technical Heartbeat: A COSC Upgrade

One of the most compelling aspects of the Pic'n'Mix release is what's under the hood. While standard 36mm Twelve models run on the SW200-1, Christopher Ward upgraded the engine for this capsule collection. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1b. This is a major value-add. The SW300-1b is a slimmer, more premium caliber that operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) and delivers an extended 56-hour power reserve. Because it is COSC-certified, it guarantees chronometer-level accuracy (-4/+6 seconds per day out of the box). It also keeps the watch remarkably thin—measuring just 8.95mm thick from crystal to caseback. You can view the elaboré-finished rotor through the exhibition caseback, which features custom Pic'n'Mix printing on the sapphire crystal.
ReferenceThe Twelve (Ti) Pic'n'Mix 36mm
Case36mm Grade 2 Titanium (8.95mm thick)
MovementSellita SW300-1b COSC Automatic
Power Reserve56 Hours
AvailabilityLimited Edition: 50 pieces per dial color
Water Resistance100m (10 ATM)
StrapsTitanium bracelet and The Twelve rubber strap included
Price$2,350 USD
Editor's Take

The Twelve Pic'n'Mix is one of the smartest releases of the summer. Christopher Ward took their strongest design, upgraded the movement to a COSC-certified SW300-1b , and gave us the color and strap options we actually want. Capping it at 50 pieces per color makes this a confident, high-value package that will sell out fast.

Unleash Your Style: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix — photo 4

Why This Matters for Christopher Ward

The Pic'n'Mix is a statement of intent. It shows that Christopher Ward is tuned into its audience, proving they can execute fun, vibrant, limited drops without sacrificing technical horology. By packing a chronometer movement into a remarkably thin, lightweight titanium case—and throwing in the visual joy of a custom sugar-crystal dial—they are solidifying The Twelve's position as a flagship collection capable of serious evolution.

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Two silver watches with textured orange-yellow dials. One with metal bracelet, one with orange strap. "2 Strap Bundle" sticker.
Two luxury watches, silver cases, crushed purple dials. Left: metal bracelet. Right: purple rubber strap. "2 strap bundle" icon.
Christopher Ward watch with steel case, textured green-yellow dial, and lime green rubber strap on granular green background.
Christopher Ward titanium watch case back with orange strap. "Pic'n'Mix" rotor in pink/blue, yellow/pink striped ring. Orange granular setting.
Close-up: Christopher Ward The Twelve Pic'n'Mix. Vibrant red "sugar crystal" dial, silver hands/markers, brushed case.
Nick

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Nick

I originally started VELOCE to put my skills to work, hone my app design and web development practices, and dive deeper into the world of horology. I wanted to learn more about the watches, the brands, and the incredible people behind them - the creators, the designers, and the collectors. I love discovering new timepieces and sharing their stories with the world. VELOCE is my ultimate passion project and hobby, the creative space I head to after my full-time job to build something I truly care about.

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