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Formex Field AutomaticvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$1,905

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What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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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