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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsLorier Astra Cosmic Blue

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Astra Cosmic Blue$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$499

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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.

Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

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