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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
45.5mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cali Black
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$5,715
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