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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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