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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsDan Henry 1937

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $6,275
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow40mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
193740h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
1937
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.1mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,275
$290

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow's impressive finishing for its price point and the quality of its bracelet. Some owners, however, feel the $4,865 price is high for the brand, while others argue it offers strong specifications for the money. Reviewers note the skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement provides a 120-hour power reserve, but legibility suffers due to the skeletonization and the watch's increased thickness is noticeable. One owner reported sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp surfaces, leading to a return, despite finding the case and dial appealing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its finishing and value, with the skeletonized movement being a key draw.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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