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Henry Archer NordsøvsanOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
Model 2 Porcelain
anOrdainModel 2 Porcelain
MSRP $2,356

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
Model 2 Porcelain39.5mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
Model 2 Porcelain68h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
Model 2 Porcelain50m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
Model 2 Porcelain$2,356

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Model 2 Porcelain

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$2,356

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What people say

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain for its artistic haute horological experience, sublime design, and exceptional craftsmanship, highlighting the hand-finished, carved, and curved lugs. Reviewers note the deep, glossy black porcelain dial with pad-printed gold numerals and hand-painted lume, though dimples from the traditional production process are visible in certain lighting. The watch features a 39.5mm brushed steel case, a sapphire caseback revealing the La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, and 50-meter water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain highly for its unique dial material and detailed case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain's handmade enamel dial is a notable strength, praised by multiple reviewers for its unique, subtle color shift. A potential drawback is the relatively modest water resistance of 50 meters, which may be a trade-off for the watch's focus on aesthetics. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with some finding it comfortable and others noting it's somewhat large.

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