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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsZelos LT Carbon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Hodinkee Sunburst
Carbon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9133
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,905
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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