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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Blakjak Time-elapse$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
42.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Superluminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH36
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

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