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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsFortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Original
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
56h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$4,840

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT is widely praised for its stunning dial execution, COSC-certified Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and legible Brixtrack luminous indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the surprisingly wearable 43mm titanium case and bracelet, noting its lightness and comfort despite the size, with one source specifically mentioning a quick-adjustable extension. The watch offers 200m water resistance and features a Synchroline indicator. However, some owners note the titanium scratches easily and the bracelet can be difficult to size. The watch is priced at €4,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT highly for its purpose-focused pilot's watch design and innovative movement.

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