Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Spinnaker Popeye?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $815 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 43mm for the Spinnaker Popeye — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Spinnaker Popeye carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

What movement does the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight run compared to the Spinnaker Popeye?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSpinnaker Popeye

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK

MSRP $1,210

Spinnaker Popeye

fleuss-automatic-popeye-bronemies-limited-edition-popeye-blue-sp-5161-02

MSRP $395

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Popeye43mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Popeye40h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Popeye150m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Popeye Blue

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

SII NH35A

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,210

$395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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