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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsBoldr Venture Velo

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399
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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Tool
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Khaki

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko VK64
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
$399
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