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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsZelos Nova 37

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $6,275
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.3mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,275
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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