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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSpinnaker Popeye

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Popeye Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$395

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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.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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