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anOrdain Model 3 MethodvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 3 Method39mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Model 3 Method56h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Model 3 Method50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Model 3 Method$4,693
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.6mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.1mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Model 3 Method

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
6R5H
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,693
$1,900
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