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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Casual
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard
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
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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