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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsCWC 6BB-WR

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
6BB-WR42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
6BB-WR40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
6BB-WR100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
6BB-WR$1,875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
CWC 6BB-WR
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,875

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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.

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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