anOrdain Model 1 PorcelainvsSternglas Sedius

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain at true scale

Model 1 Porcelain

Sternglas Sedius at true scale

Sedius

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11mm

8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$3,039

$301

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Seiko VH31

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Polished 316L steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Three layers of anti-reflective coating
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,039
$301
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Reviews

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

anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain

The anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain is widely praised for its exceptional dial craftsmanship, featuring a handmade porcelain base with a glossy sheen and modern Breguet numerals. Owners and reviewers highlight the dial's depth and subtle details, such as the compass-inspired hands and unobtrusive logo integration. The 38mm stainless steel case is noted for its wearability, though one reviewer found the case a bit plain. Some sources mention visible pitting on the dial due to its artisanal nature, indicating it may not suit those seeking flawless surfaces. The watch is powered by a La Joux-Perret G101 movement. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain for its unique, artisanal dial and well-proportioned case.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.