Atelier Wen InflectionvsanOrdain Model 1

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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.

Atelier Wen Inflection at true scale

Inflection

anOrdain Model 1 at true scale

Model 1

Diameter

38.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$29,800

$1,334

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW210-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 2

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,800
$1,334
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Reviews

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

Atelier Wen Inflection

The Atelier Wen Inflection is widely praised for its audacious use of pure tantalum for the case and bracelet, its Grand Feu enamel dials, and a heavily customized Girard-Perregaux automatic movement. Reviewers highlight its challenging, luxurious finish on the curved case and bracelet, noting impressive wearability despite the material's dense weight. Owners and reviewers alike acknowledge the $29,800 price point as significant and expensive, with some questioning its value against alternatives, while others defend it by comparing it to stainless steel luxury watches and highlighting the merit of tantalum. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Inflection highly for its unique material execution and luxurious finishing at its price point.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, custom typeface, and syringe hands. The 38mm steel case is considered a thoughtful complement, and the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement is noted as reliable and fitting the watch's interactive nature. Some find the 50m water resistance limiting, and the anti-reflective coating can be prone to glare. The 18mm strap width is also noted as potentially limiting for strap enthusiasts. Overall, owners rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its stunning enamel dial and versatile elegance at the price.

From video reviewers

The hand-finished vitreous enamel dial is cited as a significant strength, offering craftsmanship typically found on more expensive watches. Reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the overall luxury experience and lengthy wait times. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at the price point.