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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono is noted for its unique bullhead chronograph design and detachable functionality for desktop display, with a PVD case and yellow accents. Owners praise its solid construction, precise indices, and smooth bezel action, alongside a detailed champagne dial, crisp printing, and retro hands with good lume. However, its extreme thickness and 46.3mm width are flagged as compromising daily wearability, and some find the sizable crown guards hinder usability, while a rattling bracelet with a difficult-to-remove design is also mentioned. The watch uses the Hamilton H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve and is a limited edition of 1999 units. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono for its distinctive design and pilot-inspired legibility, despite practical concerns regarding its size and wearability.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight38mm
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono46mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono$3,575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
46mm
Thickness
9.95mm
16.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
0mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-31
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$3,575
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