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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 1 (Group Buy)
SS - Frost

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,556
$529

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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 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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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