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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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