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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
M6.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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