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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSternglas Kanton

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
38h
Jewels
31
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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