Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is the cheaper of the two at $1,210, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,204 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 42mm for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

What movement does the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFormex Reef 42 mm

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK

MSRP $1,210

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

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

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,210

$2,414

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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