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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher WardTwelve X (Ti)
MSRP $5,375
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)

The Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) is praised for its exceptionally finished, lightweight titanium case and COSC-certified, skeletonized SH21 movement offering a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability due to the rounded case shape, despite a 12.3mm thickness, and highlight the micro-adjust clasp. Legibility is considered good for a skeletonized watch, though reduced compared to standard dials. One reviewer points out that the case chamfers may be prone to dings and the movement finishing does not reach higher-end standards. Overall, reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) highly for its impressive case finishing and the value of its COSC-certified, in-house skeletonized movement.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X (Ti)46.3mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X (Ti)120h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X (Ti)100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Twelve X (Ti)$5,375
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
46.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SH21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,375
$1,083
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