Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is the cheaper of the two at $1,210, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,090 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

alt42-chr-g-ss-si-l-s

MSRP $6,300

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK

MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

The Twelve Midnight38h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

The Twelve Midnight100m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Lume

None

SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

SW200

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$1,210

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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.

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