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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
MASTER COLLECTION42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
49.7mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200
L897.2
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,210
$3,000

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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