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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
43.3mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$1,775
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