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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
41h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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