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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
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
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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