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Christopher Ward The Twelve MidnightvsZelos Helica

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The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve Midnight38h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve Midnight100m
Helica100m
MSRP
The Twelve Midnight$1,210
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
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
$499

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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 Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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