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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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