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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsPhoibos Reef Master

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH38
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
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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