Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is the cheaper of the two at $1,210, against $3,545 for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) — a $2,335 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 40mm for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)?

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) carries a 40-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 Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

brunswick-40-filton-raven-black

MSRP $3,545

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Brunswick 40 (Black)40h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Brunswick 40 (Black)15m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

La Joux-Perret G100

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

$3,545

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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.

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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