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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
The Twelve Midnight38mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
23.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
38h
Jewels
21
26
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,210
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