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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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