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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsFarer Discovery II

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
68h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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