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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$5,715

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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