Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Halios Universa II?

At MSRP the Halios Universa II is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $215 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Halios Universa II?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 5.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Halios Universa II?

The Halios Universa II 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 Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsHalios Universa II

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

Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Universa II100m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

Black

Gold

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Sellita SW300-1

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

$995

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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.

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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