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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsZelos Helmsman 3

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
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 Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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