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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$429

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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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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