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Bremont MBIIvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$5,715

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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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