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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
43mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
192h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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