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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW288
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
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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