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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
43.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$218
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