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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Moonphase
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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