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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $6,275
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow40mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,275
$199

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow's impressive finishing for its price point and the quality of its bracelet. Some owners, however, feel the $4,865 price is high for the brand, while others argue it offers strong specifications for the money. Reviewers note the skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement provides a 120-hour power reserve, but legibility suffers due to the skeletonization and the watch's increased thickness is noticeable. One owner reported sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp surfaces, leading to a return, despite finding the case and dial appealing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its finishing and value, with the skeletonized movement being a key draw.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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