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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsanOrdain Fabrik

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Fabrik38mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Fabrik68h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Fabrik50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Fabrik$1,810

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Fabrik
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
La Joux-Perret G101
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
68h
Jewels
31
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,810

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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