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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Natulite

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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