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anOrdain Model 1vsTudor Black Bay 54

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Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 141mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Model 142h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Model 150m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Model 1$3,804
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
MT5400
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804
$4,725
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