Bremont Terra Nova 40.5vsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Date Bronze is highlighted for its CuAl7Si2 bronze alloy case, which provides a warm, luxurious appearance and develops a gradual patina. It includes a gradient green dial with prominent Super-LumiNova numerals and a 40.5mm diameter. The watch is powered by the caliber BE-36AE, offering a 38-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance. The Bremont Terra Nova 38, a time-only field watch, features a 904L stainless steel case and vintage-inspired beige Super-LumiNova. Reviewers noted a preference for a screw-down crown and caseback for a field watch. On balance, reviewers praise the Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Date Bronze for its distinctive bronze case and attractive dial, while noting the Terra Nova 38's utilitarian design and a preference for more robust water-resistance features on a field watch.

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is described as dressy with a solid build, though some owners desire more pronounced case chamfers to better define its shape. The galvanized gold and rhodium dials are noted as great, but one owner prefers anOrdain's signature lacquer dials for a precious metal version. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case with 50 meters of water resistance and an in-house regulated ETA 2824-2 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. The 18mm lug width is also flagged as a drawback by one owner. Overall, owners find the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal to be a dressy watch with a solid build, though opinions are split on the dial and case finishing for a precious metal offering.