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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Hodinkee Sunburst
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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