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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsanOrdain Model 2

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Model 2
anOrdainModel 2
MSRP $1,207
What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

anOrdain Model 2

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 for its exceptional, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, often described as stunning and liquid-like, with a custom typeface and syringe hands. The simple, rugged 36mm steel case is noted for its organic lines and comfortable wearability, and the hand-winding Sellita SW-210 movement offers a smooth winding action. The watch is considered to offer impressive value for its dial work. Some reviewers note the lack of a running seconds hand, a minute track on certain versions, and limited lume on the hands. Water resistance is rated at 5atm, and one reviewer found the AR coating prone to glare. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its exquisite enamel dial and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. The watch's inclusion in the MoMA Store is also noted.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Model 236mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Model 242h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Model 250m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Model 2$1,207

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Model 2
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$1,207
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