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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
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
$5,450

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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-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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