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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsTudor Pelagos FXD

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

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Pelagos FXD42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Pelagos FXD70h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Pelagos FXD200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Pelagos FXD$5,025

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
MT5602
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
70h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$5,025

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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 FXD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tudor Pelagos FXD for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build, excellent legibility underwater, and robust, functional design inspired by military specifications. Its amazing lume, tactile bezel, and quick strap changes are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a versatile and reliable tool watch for everyday wear. Some owners note the fixed strap bars and hook-and-loop strap can be less practical for certain clothing, and one review mentions concerns about the longevity of the carbon composite case variant. Accuracy figures range, with some reporting COSC-certified precision while others note less consistent timekeeping requiring frequent servicing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos FXD highly for its ruggedness, historical connection, and purposeful design at its price point.

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