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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
34mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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