I’ll be honest, when I first saw the name Christopher Ward Twelve (Ti) Pic’n’Mix attached to a watch, I braced myself. That’s the kind of name that usually means a brand ran out of serious ideas and decided to throw glitter at the problem instead. But Christopher Ward has actually done something clever here, and it’s worth talking about even if you’d never wear one yourself.
I liked the ideas Cristopher Ward had in the past, I really loved the idea of owning a Bel Canto, that’s until I actually got one, then things changed a little bit.
So what did they actually release?
It’s called the Twelve (Ti) Pic’n’Mix, and it comes in six colors, each limited to just 50 pieces. Seems like the limited editions fewer got Cristopher Ward as well. That’s 300 watches total, which is small enough that if you want one, you probably shouldn’t sleep on it because they will probably sold out pretty fast. The names alone tell you exactly what mood they’re going for: Blue Sherbet, Kola Krystals, Apple Sour, Cherry Pop, Orange Fizz, and Berry Burst. Basically every flavor you’d find in a bag of penny sweets, minus the sugar crash and definitely no diabetes because of th sugar.
The case isn’t new, the dial is the whole story
Here’s the thing people might miss if they only glance at the press photos. The case itself isn’t a new design. The Twelve (Ti) has already existed in this exact 36mm Grade 2 titanium shape for a while, we all saw their watches. Christopher Ward is upfront about it too, they’re calling this a remix, not a new watch.
What changed is the dial plate. It’s built to look and feel like sugar crystals pressed flat under the hands and markers, and it’s finished with a fade that goes from light near 12 o’clock down to darker near 6 o’clock. In photos it looks a bit like the inside of a candy jar caught in the right light. Whether that translates well in person is honestly hard to judge from a screen, textured dials like this tend to photograph flatter than they look on the wrist.
And I can be honest about it, the dial looks sick, but the case I’m not a big fan of it.
Why I think this release is important
Christopher Ward has spent a good chunk of the last year treating its own lineup like a sketchbook. The Bel Canto keeps getting reworked, and we also had the Lumiere launched which is…interesting, the Twelve has shown up skeletonized, shrunk, stretched, and now candy-coated. Not every experiment has been a hit, but the build quality has stayed consistent, which is honestly the harder thing to get right. This release fits right into that pattern of a brand still willing to take swings instead of just repeating what already sells.
And I appreciate them for doing that, trying to stay true to what they believe in, making interesting watches at affordable prices.
The numbers, if you like your candy with specs
| Spec | Detail |
| Case diameter | 36mm |
| Case height | 8.95mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 40.8mm |
| Case material | Grade 2 titanium |
| Case weight (head only) | 34g |
| Total weight, titanium bracelet | 70g |
| Total weight, rubber strap | 45g |
| Water resistance | 100m |
| Crystal | Flat sapphire, front and back |
| Movement | Sellita SW300-1 b, COSC-certified |
| Frequency | 4Hz (28,800 vph) |
| Power reserve | 56 hours |
| Rate accuracy | -4/+6 seconds per day |
| Finishing | Elaboré grade, Colimaçoné pattern |
| Functions | Time only, no date |
| Straps included | Color-matched rubber + titanium bracelet |
| Clasp | Butterfly, micro-adjustable, screw links |
| Limited edition | 50 pieces per color, 6 colors |
| Price | $2,350 |
| Availability | Now |
About that movement
Inside the Christopher Ward Twelve (Ti) Pic’n’Mix sits the Sellita SW300-1 b, which is a well respected workhorse in this price bracket. It’s COSC-certified, meaning it’s passed independent testing for timekeeping accuracy, and Christopher Ward has removed the date function entirely so the dial stays clean without a lonely date window messing up the symmetry. The finishing is described as elaboré grade, which is a mid-tier decoration standard. Worth knowing so nobody gets the wrong idea, “chronometer” here is a claim about accuracy, not about hand-finishing.
You can still peek at the rotor through the caseback, though it’s partly covered by a printed Pic’n’Mix logo which I think ruins the overall aspect of the watch, but that is just me, so don’t expect a full unobstructed view of the movement.
Straps, packaging, and the little extras
Every watch ships with two straps in the box, the color-matched rubber and a titanium bracelet with a butterfly clasp and micro-adjustment, both using Christopher Ward’s quick-release system so swapping between them takes seconds rather than tools.
The presentation box even comes with a striped paper bag styled like an old-school sweet shop bag. It’s a small touch, but it fits the theme rather than feeling tacked on.
Christopher Ward Twelve (Ti) Pic’n’Mix it’s a fun summer watch
This isn’t a watch built to be taken seriously, and I don’t think Christopher Ward wants it to be. It’s a fun, well-built limited run that happens to sit on genuinely solid specs underneath the sugar rush styling.
At $2,350, with only 300 pieces total across six colors, this is the kind of release that either speaks to you immediately or doesn’t move you at all. There isn’t much middle ground with a dial like this, and that’s probably exactly what Christopher Ward was going for.
It could be a fun limited piece in your collection, but I wouldn’t stress out if I won’t get one. Still better than Off-White watches which in my opinion are a cheap abomination.
More info about the watch can be found on official website.
