Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Dan Henry 1970?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Dan Henry 1970?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 40mm for the Dan Henry 1970 — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Dan Henry 1970?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Dan Henry 1970?

The Dan Henry 1970 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsDan Henry 1970

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

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK

MSRP $1,210

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

197040mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

197040h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

1970200m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

1970$310

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Orange

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

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Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,210

$310

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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