Independent Watchmakers · 2026-02-20
Christopher Ward gives the Twelve X a five-day Black Shadow makeover
A 150-piece black-DLC Twelve X exposes the COSC-certified CW-001 calibre through sapphire while retaining its 120-hour reserve.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Christopher Ward; launch date corroborated by Gear Patrol
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What to know
The Twelve X Black Shadow recasts Christopher Ward’s integrated skeleton watch in matte black. Its 12-sided steel case and bracelet receive a diamond-like-carbon coating, while sapphire crystals above and below expose the bridges, twin barrels and winding system of the openworked movement. Rhodium hands and the minute ring carry Grade X1 Super-LumiNova to preserve legibility against the dark architecture.
The 41mm case is 12.3mm thick, measures 44.5mm lug to lug and is water-resistant to 100 metres. Christopher Ward’s automatic CW-001/AXC calibre uses 31 jewels, runs at 4Hz and delivers a five-day, 120-hour power reserve from twin mainspring barrels. It is COSC certified to −4/+6 seconds per day. Production is limited to 150 pieces, with the DLC steel-bracelet version listed at €5,895.
At a glance
| reference | C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-B0 |
|---|---|
| case | DLC-coated stainless steel, 41 mm |
| thickness | 12.30 mm |
| lugToLug | 44.50 mm |
| waterResistance | 100 m |
| movement | CW-001/AXC automatic skeleton calibre, COSC |
| jewels | 31 |
| powerReserve | 120 hours |
| frequency | 28,800 vph |
| accuracy | −4/+6 seconds per day |
| limitedEdition | 150 pieces |
| price | €5,895 |
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Christopher Ward; launch date corroborated by Gear Patrol · Published 2026-02-20 ↗
