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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control ClassicvsanOrdain Model 1

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Master Control Classic
Jaeger-LeCoultreMaster Control Classic
MSRP $8,950
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
What people say

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic

Owners widely praise the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic for its beautiful, sophisticated, and versatile design, with reviewers highlighting its faithful 36mm proportions, slim 8.15mm profile, and refined silver sunray dial featuring Dauphine hands and a blued seconds hand. The updated Calibre 899 automatic movement is noted for its reliability and 70-hour power reserve, and the overall finishing is considered excellent for its price point. Some owners find the hands blend into the dial, making legibility difficult without glasses, and one reviewer considers the "Automatique" text superfluous. The retail price of $8,600 is noted as a barrier by some, and one owner warns of micro-scratches on polished surfaces. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic highly for its elegant design and refined finishing at its price point.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Master Control Classic36mm
Model 138mm
Power Reserve
Master Control Classic70h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Master Control Classic50m
Model 150m
MSRP
Master Control Classic$8,950
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gray
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
899
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
42h
Jewels
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,950
$3,804
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