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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsDan Henry 1964

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
1964
Dan Henry1964
MSRP $300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
196438mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
196440h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
1964
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
1964$300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
43.3mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

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
$300

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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.

Dan Henry 1964

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1964's 38mm case size as ideal for smaller wrists and its vintage panda execution as the best in its affordable price bracket, with build quality and finishing exceeding its $250 price point. Legibility is generally good, and the watch is considered excellent value. However, some owners report quality control issues like dust on the dial and crystal underside, sharp case edges, and subpar stock straps. The 19mm lug width limits strap options, and while the mineral crystal is durable for some, it is a concern for others. Subdial functions on the chronograph could be improved, and the date on the date version is hard to read. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1964 highly for its vintage panda execution and value at the $250 price point.

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