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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$624

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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.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

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