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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon PhasevsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/NeutraAverau 39 Moon Phase
MSRP $1,085
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 Moon Phase39mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 Moon Phase38h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Averau 39 Moon Phase100m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Averau 39 Moon Phase$1,085
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1 elaboré
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
Moon Phase
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$5,715

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase for its clear dial, excellent lume, and the unique, readable moon phase complication, with many finding the 39mm size perfect for a field watch and appreciating the overall finishing and bracelet quality. Some owners find setting the moon phase requires frequent adjustment and can be difficult to set accurately, while one owner noted the moon phase model is thicker than anticipated but still wears well. On balance, owners rate the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase highly for its distinctive design and strong value.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication is a notable strength, integrating a high-end feature into a field watch design. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any specific weaknesses.

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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