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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsPhoibos Wave Master

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Model 1 (Group Buy)
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,556
$309

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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 dials, custom typography, and elegant design, noting the dials' unique craftsmanship and light-reflecting qualities. The updated G100 movement is appreciated for its extended power reserve, and the case finishing is described as well-executed with a high-polish finish. Some reviewers suggest the case could be slightly slimmer. The significant wait time, ranging from nearly two years to over two and a half years, is a notable drawback frequently mentioned by owners. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its unique enamel dials and appealing design at its price point.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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