Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

At MSRP the Seestern Sub 300 V4 is the cheaper of the two at $10, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 42mm for the Seestern Sub 300 V4 — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 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 Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

What movement does the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight run compared to the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Seestern Sub 300 V4 uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSeestern Sub 300 V4

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

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Sub 300 V4

MSRP $10

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Sub 300 V442mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Sub 300 V441h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Sub 300 V4200m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Orange

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Seiko NH35A

Beat Rate

4 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,210

$10

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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.

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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