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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
SII NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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