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anOrdain Model 1vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 141mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Model 142h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Model 150m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Model 1$3,804
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804
$388

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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