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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CW-001
SW200-1
Power Reserve
120h
38h
Jewels
31
26
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,375

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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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