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anOrdain Model 2 FumévsRolex Day-Date

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Model 2 Fumé
anOrdainModel 2 Fumé
MSRP $1,905
Day-Date
RolexDay-Date
MSRP $65,400
What people say

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anOrdain Model 2 Fumé

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé for its stunning, hand-crafted enamel dial, with one owner reporting near-zero accuracy deviation. Reviewers highlight the dial's unique, deep, and rich Fumé effect, noting each is distinct. Some owners find the £1500 price point high, and one questions its field watch classification due to a "designery font," suggesting it leans more towards a dress watch. A reviewer points out the flat crown feels unfinished and clashes with the case's organic shape. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé highly for its exceptional enamel dial craftsmanship.

Rolex Day-Date

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Day-Date for its historical significance and beauty, with some finding the 36mm size perfect and others preferring larger variants. The "President" bracelet is noted for its jewelry-like drape, and some specific dial configurations are trading above retail. Owners report wait times of one to six months for full gold models from authorized dealers, which are generally easier to acquire than stainless steel sports models. The plating on a BP factory 36mm Day-Date remained strong after two years of wear, with its movement running within -1 to 3 seconds per day. Some owners find stone dials unique and potentially value-retaining, while others debate the aesthetics of specific dials and bezels. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Day-Date highly for its historical significance and the refined feel of its "President" bracelet.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 2 Fumé36mm
Day-Date36mm
Power Reserve
Model 2 Fumé42h
Day-Date70h
Water Resistance
Model 2 Fumé50m
Day-Date100m
MSRP
Model 2 Fumé$1,905
Day-Date$65,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt Everose gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Model 2 Fumé
White
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
3255
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
32
Complications
None
Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$65,400
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