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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425
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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Dollar Diver
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH38A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$425
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