Side by side

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsFarer ROCHÉ II

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
World Timer
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
50h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,495

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow vs Farer ROCHÉ II gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.