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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsChristopher Ward C63 True GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
C63 True GMT48mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
C63 True GMT120h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
C63 True GMT100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
C63 True GMT$4,135

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
48mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CW-001
CW-002
Jewels
31
33
Complications
Moonphase
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$4,135

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

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