Side by side

CWC GS Sapphire WatchvsanOrdain Model 1

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

GS Sapphire Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Watch
MSRP $333
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Watch36.5mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Watch40h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Watch200m
Model 150m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Watch$333
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$3,804

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CWC GS Sapphire Watch vs anOrdain Model 1 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

CWC GS Sapphire Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Watch for its extreme wearability, legible dial with a minute track, and robust build, embodying military heritage in a contemporary field watch. Its subtle 36.5mm size and 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown are frequently highlighted as practical strengths, with some owners appreciating the sapphire crystal over acrylic. The watch is noted as a "strap monster" with high-quality included straps. Some owners find the CWC GS Sapphire overpriced, and fixed spring bars are a noted drawback, though justified by military specification, presenting a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire highly for its practical design, military heritage, and wearability at its price point.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.