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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsBrew Metric Lite

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Mechanical
Diameter
44.5mm
30mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
34mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
CW-001
6T27
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$375
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