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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsZelos Vitesse

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.2mm
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
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
La Joux-Perret L100
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
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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