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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition
MSRP $8,051

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition$8,051

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
NORQAIN NN08S
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
41h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$8,051

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition

Owners praise the Norqain Wild ONE's lightweight composite case, comfortable wearability, and detailed skeleton dial, with one owner highlighting its durability for outdoor activities. The COSC-certified NN08S movement is noted for accuracy. However, some find the price point high and question its value, while concerns exist regarding skeleton hand and lume legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE's innovative case construction and distinctive dial, though value perception and legibility are points of contention.

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