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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSternglas Merion

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko TMI NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
41h
Jewels
31
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$701

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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 Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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