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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Nereide Tungsteno 42
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Nereide Tungsteno 4242mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Nereide Tungsteno 4240h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Nereide Tungsteno 42200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Nereide Tungsteno 42$975

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$975

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

The Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive design, featuring a unique tungsten bezel and a sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting the quality bracelet and sunburst blue dial. Some reviewers note the stock rubber strap can be stiff, and owners mention split pins on the bracelet requiring a half link for ideal fit. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of about +15 seconds per day, while others note a thin profile and reliable Sellita SW200-1 or Miyota 9039 movements. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers strong value, with its unique dial and bezel being frequently cited as standout features for the price.

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