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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
GMT Banff

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko NH34 GMT
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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