Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the RZE Resolute 36?

At MSRP the RZE Resolute 36 is the cheaper of the two at $689, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $521 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the RZE Resolute 36?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 36mm for the RZE Resolute 36 — a 7.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the RZE Resolute 36?

The RZE Resolute 36 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the RZE Resolute 36?

The RZE Resolute 36 carries a 40-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 RZE Resolute 36?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the RZE Resolute 36 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsRZE Resolute 36

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

RZE Resolute 36

RZE-RES36

MSRP $689

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Resolute 3636mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Resolute 3640h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Resolute 36200m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,210

$689

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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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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