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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 82s5
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
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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