Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $4,693 for the anOrdain Model 3 Method — a $4,465 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the anOrdain Model 3 Method — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm is rated to 200m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 3 Method.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The anOrdain Model 3 Method carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sheffield 1A 40mm.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 3 Method run compared to the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the anOrdain Model 3 Method uses the Sellita SW300 and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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anOrdain Model 3 MethodvsSheffield 1A 40mm

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anOrdain Model 3 Method

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MSRP $4,693

Sheffield 1A 40mm

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MSRP $228

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 3 Method39mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Model 3 Method56h

1A 40mm40h

Water Resistance

Model 3 Method50m

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Model 3 Method$4,693

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

10.45mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

48mm

Water Resistance

50m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 3 Method

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,693

$228

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