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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,083
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