Review: the anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain
By Zach Kazan
Verdict: positive
Zach Kazan of Worn & Wound reviews the anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain, a white porcelain-dial watch priced at $2,950, after several weeks of wear. Kazan sees porcelain as a more structural, ceramic-like alternative to enamel, with a highly lustrous finish. Kazan praises the numerals and minute track designed by Kia Tasbihgou as modern and well integrated, and calls the polished 38mm case generic but very nice in size. Kazan questions whether the $450 premium for the decorated movement and open caseback is justified, and sees porcelain as a way for anOrdain to ease its long enamel waitlist.
- Liked: Porcelain dial has a structural, ceramic quality and a highly lustrous, very pure white finish
- Liked: Typeface and minute track design feel modern and complement the hands
- Disliked: Case is generic and recedes into the background
- Disliked: The $450 premium for the decorated movement and open caseback is hard to justify
- Open question: Whether collectors will accept anOrdain watches without enamel dials