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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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