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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsRZE Resolute 36

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Tool
Diameter
44.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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