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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 $625
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Prospex Sea43.8mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
43.8mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

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
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
23
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$625
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