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anOrdain Model 2 FumévsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Model 2 Fumé
anOrdainModel 2 Fumé
MSRP $1,905
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
What people say

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

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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 2 Fumé36mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Model 2 Fumé42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Model 2 Fumé50m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Model 2 Fumé$1,905
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Model 2 Fumé
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
6R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$725
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