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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Ji
MSRP $705
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$705
$5,715

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

From video reviewers

The porcelain dial and overall finishing are praised. The value proposition is debated, with one reviewer citing $5,850 and another suggesting under $1000.

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.

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