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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black ShadowvsZelos Artemis

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Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
25mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,715
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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