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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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