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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsHamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

Owners report that after seven years of daily wear, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono began gaining approximately 15 seconds per day, requiring a service. Post-service, accuracy improved to +/- 4 seconds per day, and a case replacement was included in a $220 plus tax service cost. One owner finds the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono attractive with its sapphire bezel, clean dial, and polished/brushed finishing. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and finishing, though one owner considers its retail price too high for a quartz model.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
43.3mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
No caliber
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
$2,045
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