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anOrdain Model 1vsPinion Pure Steel

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Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 141mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Model 142h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Model 150m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Model 1$3,804
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW261-1
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804
$1,715

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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