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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Coral
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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