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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsTissot T-Complication Squelette

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
T-Complication Squelette43mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
T-Complication Squelette46h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
T-Complication Squelette50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
T-Complication Squelette$2,295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.99mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Transparent
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
46h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$2,295

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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.

Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

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