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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$299

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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.

Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

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