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anOrdain Model 1vsTissot Carson Premium

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 138mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
Model 142h
Carson Premium
Water Resistance
Model 150m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
Model 1$3,804
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
11.5mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
30mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804
$450
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