Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is the cheaper of the two at $1,210, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-41 — a $1,320 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 41mm for the Fortis Flieger F-41 — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

What movement does the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Fortis Flieger F-41 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFortis Flieger F-41

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

Fortis Flieger F-41

F-41

MSRP $2,530

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Flieger F-4141mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Flieger F-4138h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Flieger F-41200m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Flieger F-41$2,530

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,210

$2,530

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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.

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is widely praised for its excellent machining and build quality for its price, featuring a traditional Flieger layout with modern flair, a sunburst dial with high-contrast orange accents, and a functional "Synchroline." Reviewers highlight its unique concave bezel with 24-click GMT functionality and a vivid color scheme that strikes a masterful balance. The watch offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the UW-30 automatic movement. However, the UW-30 movement is noted for its modest 38-hour power reserve, and the 41mm case might be large for smaller wrists. Overall, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-41 highly for its pared-back confidence and functional design at its price point.

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