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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsRZE Urbanist

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
43.3mm
36mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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