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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsZelos Comet 39

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
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
$2,499
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