5-Day Skeletonized Sports Watch With Polished Bevels Under $5K?! | Christopher Ward Twelve X

Описание: The ‪@ChristopherWardWatches‬ Twelve X blurs the line between dial and movement, thanks to its extensively skeletonized SH21 caliber. Unlike traditional dials, most of what you see from the front is the movement itself, yet legibility remains impressively high.

A blue chapter ring, slightly recessed into but mostly above the movement, features pale blue minute markings that stand out well, making time-reading effortless despite the open-worked design. Further aiding visibility is a recessed lumed ring generously filled with Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1, which not only enhances nighttime legibility but also features rectangular “cliffs” at each hour marker, a thoughtful upgrade from the C60 Concept that makes orientation easier. At 12 o’clock, a Globolight XP marker, color-matched to the watch’s blue theme, serves as a focal point.

Continuing the blue theme, the handset is strikingly finished, with a combination of brushed top surfaces, polished edges, and large lume-filled plots – all except for the seconds hand, which remains unlumed. But the real star of the show is the architectural execution of the SH21 movement, which appears to take inspiration from the C60 Concept’s skeletonized caliber, but pushes the concept even further. More material has been removed, exposing finer details like the keyless works at 3 o’clock and the Incabloc shock protection at 4 o’clock, features typically hidden in most movements.

My favorite elements of this dial are undoubtedly the four structural bridges at 6, 8, 10, and 12 o’clock. These aren’t just functional components: they add an immense sense of depth, with beautifully sloped surfaces and crisp, hand-polished bevels that gleam under the right lighting. The finishing here is excellent, and I genuinely cannot think of another watch in this price range that reaches this level of execution – unless you’re scouring the pre-owned market for obscure independents or vintage pieces. The exposed twin barrels also provide an interactive element, allowing you to gauge the remaining power reserve just by observing their state of wind.

Overall, this watch is a joy to look at – and an even greater joy to photograph and examine under a loupe. There aren’t many watches in this price category that would inspire you to reach for a loupe, but this one absolutely does, which speaks volumes about just how special it is.

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