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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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