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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
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
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko NH34A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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