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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel
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
$349

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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 Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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