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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy
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
$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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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