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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsanOrdain Model 1

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Model 150m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Salmon
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Jewels
24
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$3,804

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

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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