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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 1 (Group Buy)
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
V115
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,556
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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