anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsCincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) at true scale

Model 1 (Group Buy)

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern at true scale

Mid-Century Modern

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

11mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

45h

highest

MSRP

$1,905

lowest

$1,995

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Sellita SW210-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Hodinkee Sunburst
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
n/a
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$1,995
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Reviews

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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its beautiful, deep enamel dials and custom typography, which are the primary attraction and offer a unique, handmade aesthetic. The dials are noted for their legibility and how they reflect light. Some owners consider it worth the wait and expense, becoming a daily wearer. Reviewers and owners describe the case finishing as basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish, though some find the cases plain and small. The anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) features a Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement and has 50m water resistance. One reviewer noted the 12.3mm case thickness, while owners report the watch keeps good time. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern's gorgeous dial with art deco detail and its versatility as a strap monster. The watch is generally considered well-made and accurate, with one owner reporting -2 seconds per day and another noting it keeps good time. The 38mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too small, and a few owners view the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement as a drawback, with one noting the crown is difficult to wind. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern highly for its attractive dial and strap versatility.

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