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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $6,275
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow40mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12.3mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko NH34A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,275
$559

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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