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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$449

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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