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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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