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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200
L888.6
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$4,100

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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