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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsChristopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher WardC65 Dune Aeolian
MSRP $1,335

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
C65 Dune Aeolian38h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
C65 Dune Aeolian150m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
44.5mm
43.6mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43.6mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN BL Grade X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CW-001
SW200
Power Reserve
120h
38h
Jewels
31
26
Complications
Moonphase
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,335

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its improved textured dials, offering depth and a departure from common finishes, with owners specifically noting the stunning sandy texture and wavy dial designs. Its 38mm case is consistently highlighted for its comfortable wearability and neat proportions, featuring satin-finished steel and a compact lug-to-lug. The watch is also recognized for its excellent value, solid finishing, and practical features like 150m water resistance and a screw-down crown. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with one noting a COSC-certified movement gained only 4 seconds in five days, while another states accuracy is rated up to 20 seconds per day. The bronze case variant develops a natural, characterful patina. A short 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback, and some find the grey dial blends too much with the case or that the logo is abstract.

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