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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsGlycine Airman Purist

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
43.3mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Jewels
26
21
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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