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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
41.8mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
48.4mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
4R39
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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