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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsRZE Resolute

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Resolute40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Resolute40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Resolute200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Resolute$759

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Tool
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
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
$759

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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

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

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