Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,210 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight — a $750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 4.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo 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 Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsPhoibos Apollo

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

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve Midnight38h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

The Twelve Midnight100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Miyota 9015

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

$460

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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 Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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