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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$1,300

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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