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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
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
$1,083
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