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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
CWCE9 Automatic Diver Watch
MSRP $1,391

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW200-1
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
$1,391

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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.

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

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