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Orient Esteem IIvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
FT622
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,905

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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