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anOrdain Model 3 MethodvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Model 3 Method
anOrdainModel 3 Method
MSRP $4,693
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 3 Method39mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Model 3 Method56h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Model 3 Method50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Model 3 Method$4,693
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 3 Method
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,693
$888

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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