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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsBoldr Venture Velo

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399
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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Khaki
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko VK64
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
$399
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