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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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