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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Hodinkee Sunburst
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$195

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What people say

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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