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Schofield LightvsanOrdain Model 1

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Light
SchofieldLight
MSRP $3,725
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Schofield Light

The Schofield Light is praised for its thoughtful, nonconformist design, featuring a unique, organic, lug-less case and a clean printed dial. Reviewers note its material quality and elegant utilitarianism, with a sandblasted case and 200m water resistance. The Seiko NH34A GMT movement is a practical, albeit common, choice, though the GMT hand lacks a 24-hour scale and the dial omits a minute track. Some find the case design wears large for its dimensions. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Schofield Light for its unique aesthetic and utilitarian design at its price point.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Light40mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Light44h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Light200m
Model 150m
MSRP
Light$3,725
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
44h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,725
$3,804
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