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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher WardTwelve X (Ti)
MSRP $5,375
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X (Ti)46.3mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X (Ti)120h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Twelve X (Ti)100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Twelve X (Ti)$5,375
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
46.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SH21
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,375
$399

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)

The Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) is praised for its exceptionally finished, lightweight titanium case and COSC-certified, skeletonized SH21 movement offering a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability due to the rounded case shape, despite a 12.3mm thickness, and highlight the micro-adjust clasp. Legibility is considered good for a skeletonized watch, though reduced compared to standard dials. One reviewer points out that the case chamfers may be prone to dings and the movement finishing does not reach higher-end standards. Overall, reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) highly for its impressive case finishing and the value of its COSC-certified, in-house skeletonized movement.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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