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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSeestern S456 GMT

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41hh
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$299

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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