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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsMr Jones Watches The Accurate

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

Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905
The Accurate
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
The Accurate
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
The Accurate40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
The Accurate
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905
The Accurate$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Hodinkee Sunburst
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$195

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

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

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate is noted for its unique dial featuring the "Remember you will die" message, which some find legible but prone to showing dust specs. The 45mm case size is considered suitable for modern wearers, though the watch's message may be polarizing. On balance, reviewers acknowledge the watch's distinctive artistic approach and the Miyota 9015 movement, but its legibility and polarizing message are points of consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch's enduring popularity and its status as a consistent top seller are frequently mentioned. The lack of lume is a notable drawback, especially considering the price.

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