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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsanOrdain Model 1

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PILOT SERIES II
FarerPILOT SERIES II
MSRP $1,350
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Model 138mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Model 150m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

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
$3,804
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