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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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PILOT SERIES II
FarerPILOT SERIES II
MSRP $1,350
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,905
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