Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the Wren Diver 38 Aqua is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $6,275 for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow — a $4,680 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow carries a 120-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Wren Diver 38 Aqua.

What movement does the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow run compared to the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow uses the CW-001 and the Wren Diver 38 Aqua uses the ETA 2892.

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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-B0

MSRP $6,275

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

wren-diver-38-aqua

MSRP $1,595

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Twelve X Black Shadow40mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

Twelve X Black Shadow120h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

Twelve X Black Shadow100m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CW-001

ETA 2892

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

120h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,275

$1,595

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