Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic TourbillonvsanOrdain Model 1

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Measurements
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Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

Model 1
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
11.0mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$15,995
$3,804
lowest
Movement
Frederique Constant FC-980
Sellita SW210-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon is praised for its value, with owners noting the brand offers in-house watches like a perpetual calendar tourbillon for under $30,000, which is considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the 39mm case size as wearable and allowing for an expansive tourbillon cutout. However, the 38-hour power reserve is consistently flagged as short, and one reviewer found the dial too simple for the price. Opinions on water resistance vary, with one source noting 30m as limiting, while the manufacturer states 50m. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon highly for its significant value proposition in the tourbillon market.
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 elegant design, comfortable wearability, and scratch-resistant hardened case. Some owners appreciate the 38mm size and its excellent fit on average wrists. However, significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a notable drawback. A few reviewers mention minor quirks of its handmade nature, such as dial taper or dial feet visibility in certain lighting, and one owner found the strap buckle uncomfortable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its stunning, handmade enamel dial and excellent value for its artisanal craftsmanship.
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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