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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsZelos Aurora Field

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
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
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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