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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsNodus Contrail GMT

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
43.3mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9075 GMT
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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