Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the anOrdain Model 1?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $3,804 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $3,504 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the anOrdain Model 1?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 41mm for the anOrdain Model 1 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the anOrdain Model 1?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the anOrdain Model 1 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsanOrdain Model 1

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

anOrdain Model 1

model-1-blue-fume

MSRP $3,804

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

Model 141mm

Power Reserve

194540h

Model 142h

Water Resistance

1945—

Model 150m

MSRP

1945$300

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$3,804

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

Time + Tide

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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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