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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
47.3mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
CW-001
Power Reserve
41h
120h
Jewels
26
31
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$5,715

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

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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