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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bahama Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$2,230

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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.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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