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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
41.3mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
48.2mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$1,100

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

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