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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsFormex Stratos UTC

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
ETA 2892
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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