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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsTudor Pelagos

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Pelagos40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Pelagos70h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Pelagos500m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Pelagos$6,025

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
MT5612
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
70h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$6,025

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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.

Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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