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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Zenshin Mechanical100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
8213
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$488

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What people say

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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.

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.

Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

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