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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsanOrdain Model 1

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Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
Model 150m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H800
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804

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What people say

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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