Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsanOrdain Model 1
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Measurements
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Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Model 1
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
45h
highest
42h
MSRP
$1,995
$1,334
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW210-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear, with one owner noting its suitability as a versatile everyday or business-casual watch. The tan canvas strap is seen as evoking a safari feel, and the watch is described as a strap monster. One owner, however, found the crown too small and difficult to wind, and felt the price was too high for the value. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.
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.
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.
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