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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm Solar
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$349

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

The Vaer Tactical Field is praised for its robust build, 100m water resistance, and a domed sapphire crystal with AR coating. Owners consistently highlight its exceptional, long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova lume and thin profile that wears well without snagging on sleeves. Some owners note the second hand may occasionally miss indicators due to hand-assembly, but consider it a minor issue for a watch that keeps perfect time. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price.

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