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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
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
Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH35A
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
$199

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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