Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

At MSRP the Boldr The Vogelkop is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $5,715 for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow — a $5,266 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow wears larger at 44.5mm versus 40mm for the Boldr The Vogelkop — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Boldr The Vogelkop is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow carries a 120-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr The Vogelkop.

What movement does the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow run compared to the Boldr The Vogelkop?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow uses the CW-001 and the Boldr The Vogelkop uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-RK

MSRP $5,715

Boldr The Vogelkop

the-vogelkop-superb-bird-of-paradise

MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm

The Vogelkop40mm

Power Reserve

Twelve X Black Shadow120h

The Vogelkop40h

Water Resistance

Twelve X Black Shadow100m

The Vogelkop200m

MSRP

Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Vogelkop Superb

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

CW-001

Seiko NH38A

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

120h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,715

$449

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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.

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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