Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $6,275 for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow — a $6,096 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow carries a 120-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow runs a automatic caliber (CW-001), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsHelgray California (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-B0

MSRP $6,275

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Twelve X Black Shadow40mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Twelve X Black Shadow120h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Twelve X Black Shadow100m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

CW-001

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

120h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,275

$179

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