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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsPraesidus Arctic Field

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 $1,556
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 1 (Group Buy)
Gray

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,556
$195

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What people say

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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials, custom typography, and elegant design, noting the dials' unique craftsmanship and light-reflecting qualities. The updated G100 movement is appreciated for its extended power reserve, and the case finishing is described as well-executed with a high-polish finish. Some reviewers suggest the case could be slightly slimmer. The significant wait time, ranging from nearly two years to over two and a half years, is a notable drawback frequently mentioned by owners. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its unique enamel dials and appealing design at its price point.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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