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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsRZE Urbanist

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Hodinkee Sunburst
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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