Sternglas KantonvsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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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.

Sternglas Kanton at true scale

Kanton

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal at true scale

Model 1 Precious Metal

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$971

lowest

$1,905

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Model 1 Precious Metal

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$1,905
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Kanton

Owners and reviewers praise the Sternglas Kanton's refined Bauhaus design, improved luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility, and comfortable 39mm case. Some note the satin-finish dial and the availability of a brown strap option. The Sternglas Kanton is affordably priced at €899, and one reviewer reported an accuracy of +15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

Owners widely praise the build quality and dressy aesthetic of the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal. Some owners desire more case definition, suggesting chamfers to complement the dials, while others prefer anOrdain's signature lacquer dials over the galvanized gold and rhodium options for a precious metal variant. One owner experienced a magnetized movement that caused fast running, but anOrdain replaced the watch and allowed an upgrade to a decorated movement. The 18mm lug width is noted as a drawback by one owner. On balance, owners appreciate the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal for its solid construction and dress watch appeal, despite some aesthetic preferences and a reported movement issue that was resolved.