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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
6R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$900

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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