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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
CW-001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$5,715

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

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