Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Velini Ref. 2001-V?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 2001-V is the cheaper of the two at $1,361, against $6,275 for the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow — a $4,914 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Velini Ref. 2001-V?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow wears larger at 40mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 2001-V — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Velini Ref. 2001-V?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 2001-V.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow or the Velini Ref. 2001-V?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow carries a 120-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Velini Ref. 2001-V.

What movement does the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow run compared to the Velini Ref. 2001-V?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow runs a automatic caliber (CW-001), while the Velini Ref. 2001-V runs a manual (ETA 7001).

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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-B0

MSRP $6,275

Velini Ref. 2001-V

ref-102-v-with-leather-strap-taupe-copy

MSRP $1,361

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Twelve X Black Shadow40mm

Ref. 2001-V28mm

Power Reserve

Twelve X Black Shadow120h

Ref. 2001-V40h

Water Resistance

Twelve X Black Shadow100m

Ref. 2001-V30m

MSRP

Twelve X Black Shadow$6,275

Ref. 2001-V$1,361

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

CW-001

ETA 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

120h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,275

$1,361

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