Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph?

At MSRP the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $811 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 40mm for the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph?

The Geckota GT Racing Chronograph 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 Geckota GT Racing Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight runs a automatic caliber (SW200), while the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph runs a quartz.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsGeckota GT Racing Chronograph

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

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

gt-racing-chronograph-watch-black-and-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

GT Racing Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

GT Racing Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

GT Racing Chronograph50m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

GT Racing Chronograph$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

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

$399

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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.

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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