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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsHELM Vanuatu

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
50mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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