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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.3mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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