Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 2 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

At MSRP the anOrdain Model 2 is the cheaper of the two at $2,673, against $3,290 for the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL — a $617 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 2 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The ZRC 1904 TROPICAL wears larger at 41.5mm versus 41mm for the anOrdain Model 2 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 2 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The ZRC 1904 TROPICAL is rated to 1000m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 2 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The ZRC 1904 TROPICAL carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the anOrdain Model 2.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 2 run compared to the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The anOrdain Model 2 runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL runs a automatic (Sellita SW300-1).

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anOrdain Model 2vsZRC 1904 TROPICAL

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anOrdain Model 2

model-2-flax

MSRP $2,673

ZRC 1904 TROPICAL

men-watch-gf4213121315-tropical

MSRP $3,290

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 241mm

TROPICAL41.5mm

Power Reserve

Model 242h

TROPICAL56h

Water Resistance

Model 250m

TROPICAL1,000m

MSRP

Model 2$2,673

TROPICAL$3,290

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

41.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

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Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46mm

Water Resistance

50m

1000m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Sellita SW300-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

56h

Jewels

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,673

$3,290

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