5280 Watch Company AnterovsanOrdain Model 2

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

5280 Watch Company Antero at true scale

Antero

anOrdain Model 2 at true scale

Model 2

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

12.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$5,995

$2,673

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Sellita SW210-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.47mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
French Blue
Model 2

Movement

1 specs
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,995
$2,673
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

5280 Watch Company Antero

Owners widely praise the 5280 Watch Company Antero for its customizable guilloche enamel dials, with the guilloche work performed in the US, and its sub-$4,000 price point. Some owners receive frequent compliments on the watch, with one owner opting to swap the original bracelet for an alternative. The dial text is criticized for mimicking Rolex and including the phrase "don't get it wet" on a watch with 100m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the 5280 Watch Company Antero highly for its customizable dial and value.

anOrdain Model 2

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 for its exquisite, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, often described as liquid-like and stunning, with a custom typeface and syringe hands. The manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement is noted for its smooth winding action, and the 38mm case is considered modestly sized and wearably elegant, reminiscent of an old-school field watch. Some owners express a strong desire to own another after selling their first. Minor criticisms include glare from the sapphire crystal and the lack of a running seconds hand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and refined wearability at the price.