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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsanOrdain Model 1

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $2,995
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One36.6mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One300m
Model 150m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$2,995
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36.6mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8845
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$3,804

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

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.

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