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anOrdain Model 2 PorcelainvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Model 2 Porcelain
anOrdainModel 2 Porcelain
MSRP $2,356
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 2 Porcelain39.5mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Model 2 Porcelain68h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Model 2 Porcelain50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Model 2 Porcelain$2,356
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Model 2 Porcelain
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,356
$325

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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