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Anordain is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and was founded with a pretty simple mantra: "the appeal of a good mechanical watch lies in its ability to operate independently of the modern world." With that in mind though, Anordain's watches don't feel overly nostalgic or backward looking. Instead, they reference the past in subtle ways while still appearing contemporary and different. Anordain's first watch, the aptly named Model 1, is an expression of these principles and one that's appealingly priced at just a hair over $1,300.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/anord ... roposition

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It’s rare to see bold or hand-made elements in microbrand offerings, especially in the “under EUR 1,500” category. Handcrafted guilloché dials, in-house calibres and advanced complications are generally reserved for luxury brands with steep prices. Grand Feu enamel dials are a part of that list, but Scottish newcomer anOrdain managed to produce them for its inaugural watch, the affordable anOrdain Model 1. It was a rough road to travel, and some of the highest-end brands continue to outsource enamel dials to companies like Donzé Cadrans in Switzerland, but after three years of research and experimentation, anOrdain accomplished what many others couldn’t – in-house vitreous enamel dials. After a well-received debut, the now sold-out Model 1 has a successor, the anOrdain Model 2.


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https://anordain.com

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All I can say about the watch is it looks good but can’t replace my Baume Classima

That's $1300 worth of confused watch. Diver's case back, enamel dial, skeleton hands, domed crystal, no seconds hand.

I don't get it. Looks like things went to hell after their Model 1.

Certainly, nobody in Scotland would pay $1300 for this wartche. But then, no Scotsman would pay $1300 for anything.

conjurer wrote: ↑

December 30th 2019, 10:35pm

Certainly, nobody in Scotland would pay $1300 for this wartche. But then, no Scotsman would pay $1300 for anything.

Ewe could be wrong, but probably not.

Is there anything that Hodinkee won't spread its cheeks for? What's next: A piece on how Stuhrling Original is an innovator on tourbillons?

Cheap Scotsmen joke:

A Scotsman, an Englishman and an Australian were in a bar and had just started on a new round of drinks when a fly landed in each glass of beer. The Englishman took his out on the blade of his Swiss Army knife. The Australian blew his away in a cloud of froth. The Scotsman lifted his one up carefully by the wings and held it above his glass. "Go on, spit it oot, ye wee devil" he growled.

TemerityB wrote: ↑

December 31st 2019, 8:14am

Is there anything that Hodinkee won't spread its cheeks for?

No, probably there isn't. I mean, they had the Jack fellow write and ode to MVMT. That's saying something.

TemerityB wrote: ↑

December 31st 2019, 8:14am

What's next: A piece on how Stuhrling Original is an innovator on tourbillons?

Not as unlikely as it would seem. Fratello had a Stuhrling advertorial once, reckon it'd only take Stuhrling to ask (and penetrate) the Donkeys to get an advertorial there.

conjurer wrote: ↑

December 31st 2019, 9:25am

Cheap Scotsmen joke:

A Scotsman, an Englishman and an Australian were in a bar and had just started on a new round of drinks when a fly landed in each glass of beer. The Englishman took his out on the blade of his Swiss Army knife. The Australian blew his away in a cloud of froth. The Scotsman lifted his one up carefully by the wings and held it above his glass. "Go on, spit it oot, ye wee devil" he growled.

A bit off topic: Legend has it that former New York Knicks guard Walt "Clyde" Frazier had such quick hands that he could actually reach up and grab flies out of the air as they flew, then drop them into his beer at the bar (a fact documented in the famous Richard Roeper book about The Chicago White Sox, Sox & The City). Your joke reminded me of this nugget of utterly useless knowledge.

anOrdain? WTF does that mean?

They appear to have hired some of the kids from Christopher Ward's logo and graphics department. I look forward to the vapid, incessant revisions.

I like the enamel dial but the price is a bit steep for it. I don't think losing the second hand was a good move, either. Seiko has them beat on the dial, at any rate.

Most of the colors don't interest me but they might appeal to others. I'm reminded of the old Apple iMac computers and their colored cases. Also Easter eggs.

I think they should produce another batch of their Model 1 watches; they sold out fairly quickly. Perhaps they are chasing whatever deals they can score regarding movements, then designing the watch to match the movement they purchased. That is fickle marketing, and consumers will be wary.

I sent them an e-mail about their Model 1 watches. I preferred the Iron Cream and Post Office Red dials but of course these two were not included in their Model 2 lineup. I also expressed a wish for the return of the second hand. I await their response; I will post it here.