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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsHELM Khuraburi Titanium

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Khuraburi Titanium
HELMKhuraburi Titanium
MSRP $375
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.

HELM Khuraburi Titanium

Owners widely praise the HELM Khuraburi Titanium for its exceptional lume, robust build, and great value, with many noting its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wearability. The 4 o'clock crown and superb crown action are frequently highlighted as positive attributes. Some owners find the watch's thickness, around 16mm, to be substantial, and one reported the Seiko NH38 movement ran over 40 seconds fast per day, while another criticized the NH35 movement's 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi Titanium highly for its outstanding lume and impressive build quality at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Khuraburi Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Khuraburi Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Khuraburi Titanium300m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Khuraburi Titanium$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$375
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