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anOrdain Model 1vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 141mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Model 142h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Model 150m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Model 1$3,804
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
6N52
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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