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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
43.3mm
Thickness
11mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
23.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,210

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What people say

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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

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.

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