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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage
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
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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