Model 1 (Enamel)

Name: anOrdain Model 1 (Enamel)
Brand: anOrdain

Premium $1,300+

The anOrdain Model 1 (Enamel) is a time-only Scottish dress watch built around a hand-made vitreous enamel dial — a craft process involving up to seven fired layers of molten glass on a copper substrate, produced in Glasgow. It is offered in three case sizes (35 mm, 38 mm, 41 mm), four enamel dial colours, and a choice of hand-wound or automatic movement, made strictly to order via a waiting list.

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38mm

Case

50m

Water res.

11mm

Thick

46mm

Lug-to-lug

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Overview

Brand	anOrdain
Collection	Model 1
Category	Dress
Released	2018
Price guide	Premium · $1,300+

Full specification

Specs

Case & dial

Diameter	38 mm
Lug-to-lug	46 mm
Thickness	11 mm
Lug width	18 mm
Water resistance	50 m
Crystal	sapphire
Case material	stainless steel
Bezel	fixed
Case back	solid

Movement & furniture

Type	Automatic
Caliber	La Joux-Perret G101 →
Power reserve	68 h
Jewels	24
Strap / bracelet	leather strap (shell cordovan, suede, kidskin, bovine) or Milanese mesh

On the wrist

The enamel dial is immediately striking in a way photographs don't fully capture — the depth and sheen of vitreous glass gives the surface an almost liquid quality that shifts subtly with ambient light, pooling colour in the recesses of the dial. The thermally blued steel hands read in warm contrast against richly saturated enamel, and the clean, polished 316L case keeps the presentation restrained rather than decorative. At 38 mm with a 46 mm lug-to-lug, this is a proper dress piece: not too precious for everyday wear, not so large it overstates itself under a shirt cuff.

What you'll either accept or find limiting is the complete absence of luminous material and the modest 50 m water resistance — this is unambiguously a dry-wrist watch. The strap-only fitting means you're always in leather or mesh, and the waiting-list process requires patience. But for anyone seeking a wearable object built around a genuinely rare craft — one that no mass-produced Swiss maker at this price tier can replicate — the Model 1 delivers something singular.

Bottom line

A rare micro-brand dress watch where the enamel dial genuinely earns its price premium — best suited to buyers who prize slow-made artisanal craft over complication counts or brand cachet, and who can live without lume or a solid-link bracelet option.

Highlights

Vitreous enamel dial hand-fired in Glasgow
Three case sizes: 35 / 38 / 41 mm
Sapphire crystal with three layers of anti-reflective coating
Choice of manual (SW210-1) or automatic (LJP G101) movement
Made to order — five-year warranty

Who it's for

Collectors and enthusiasts drawn to artisanal craft who want a minimal, time-only dress watch that stands apart from the Swiss mainstream. The 38 mm medium (46 mm lug-to-lug) suits a wide range of wrist sizes; the 35 mm small suits slimmer wrists. Best for smart-casual to formal wear where the dial's depth can be appreciated up close.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need luminous hands, more than 50 m water resistance, a steel bracelet, or want a watch available off the shelf without a wait.

Before you buy

Waiting-list only — production is made to order with no guaranteed delivery timeframe
Three distinct sizes (35 / 38 / 41 mm) with meaningfully different proportions — confirm size before enquiring
Two movement tiers: hand-wound SW210-1 (entry) vs automatic La Joux-Perret G101 (premium) — each carries a different price
Confirm standard enamel vs Fumé variant — both sit within the Model 1 range and are priced differently

FAQ

Is the Model 1 (Enamel) automatic or quartz?

The Model 1 (Enamel) is automatic. The La Joux-Perret G101 winds itself from the motion of your wrist, so it needs no battery. A full wind holds roughly 68 hours, so it keeps running overnight off the wrist; left longer it stops and restarts once you wear or hand-wind it.

What movement does the Model 1 (Enamel) use?

The Model 1 (Enamel) is powered by the La Joux-Perret G101 from La Joux-Perret, an automatic caliber with 24 jewels, a 68-hour power reserve, and a 28,800 bph beat rate. Being automatic, it winds from the motion of your wrist and needs no battery.

How water resistant is the Model 1 (Enamel)?

The Model 1 (Enamel) is rated to 50 m. That is enough for hand-washing, rain and brief swimming, but not for diving or prolonged submersion. Whatever the rating, avoid operating the crown or pushers underwater, and have the gaskets checked periodically to keep it reliable.

How big does the Model 1 (Enamel) wear?

At 38 mm across with a 46 mm lug-to-lug and 11 mm thick, the Model 1 (Enamel) wears as a versatile mid-size watch. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that really decides fit, since it sets how far the case spans the wrist — 46 mm suits most wrists, and smaller wrists especially should check that figure.

How long does the enamel dial actually take to make?

anOrdain applies powdered enamel layer by layer to the dial base and fires it in a kiln heated to more than 830 °C, with repeated cooling, inspection, refilling and finishing steps. For the Model 1, anOrdain says each vitreous enamel dial takes a minimum of 12 hours to complete, and handmade enamel dials vary individually.

How does the Model 1 hold up as value against Swiss dress watches at this price?

The Model 1 starts at £1,790 for the Small hand-wound SW210 configuration, while 38 mm and G101 automatic configurations are priced higher. It competes on craft rather than specification: a hand-made enamel dial is genuinely unusual at any price point, while buyers focused primarily on movement sophistication or brand recognition will find more conventional value elsewhere.

Is there a bracelet or integrated strap option?

No. anOrdain currently offers the Model 1 on leather straps (shell cordovan in multiple colours, suede, Russian hatch bovine, pin-grain kidskin) and a Milanese mesh. There is no solid-link or integrated bracelet.

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