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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H800
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905

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What people say

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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