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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$604

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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.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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