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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,715

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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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