anOrdain Model 2vsKUOE Royal Smith 90-006

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

anOrdain Model 2 at true scale

Model 2

KUOE Royal Smith 90-006 at true scale

Royal Smith 90-006

Diameter

36mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

42mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$1,207

$795

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
Dial Color
Model 2
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,207
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

anOrdain Model 2

The anOrdain Model 2 is widely praised for its exquisite, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, with owners comparing its quality to traditional Japanese urushi dials. Reviewers highlight the dial's custom typeface and syringe hands, as well as the simple, rugged 36mm steel case inspired by field watches. The manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement is noted for its smooth winding action. Some minor criticisms include the lack of a running seconds hand and a minute track, and the AR coating's glare. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its stunning enamel dial and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. The watch's inclusion in the MoMA Store is also noted.

KUOE Royal Smith 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. One owner reports the watch keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist. Some question its value given the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 highly for its aesthetic design and sapphire crystal.

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".