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Bremont BroadswordvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$5,715

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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