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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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