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anOrdain Model 3 MethodvsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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Model 3 Method
anOrdainModel 3 Method
MSRP $4,693
SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 3 Method39mm
SBGW28137.3mm
Power Reserve
Model 3 Method56h
SBGW28172h
Water Resistance
Model 3 Method50m
SBGW28130m
MSRP
Model 3 Method$4,693
SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37.3mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Model 3 Method
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,693
$4,900

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What people say

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anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

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