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anOrdain Model 2 FumévsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Model 2 Fumé
anOrdainModel 2 Fumé
MSRP $1,905
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 2 Fumé36mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Model 2 Fumé42h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Model 2 Fumé50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Model 2 Fumé$1,905
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 2 Fumé
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
6N76
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$325
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