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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
8L35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$3,300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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