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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 1 (Group Buy)
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
6N76
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,556
$325

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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