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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Swissmatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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