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Model 3 Method

Name: anOrdain Model 3 Method
Brand: anOrdain

Premium $1,300+

The anOrdain Model 3 Method is anOrdain's most technically ambitious enamel watch, developed with Method Studio by translating a hand-carved ash texture into a stamped silver dial blank and then firing vitreous enamel over it. It uses a 39mm polished 316L steel Model 3 case, Sellita SW300 automatic movement, 5 ATM water resistance, and is currently offered in Aqua and Lichen at £3,695 ex-VAT.

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39mm

Case

50m

Water res.

10.45mm

Thick

46mm

Lug-to-lug

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Overview

Brand	anOrdain
Collection	Model 3
Category	Dress
Released	2023
Price guide	Premium · $1,300+

Full specification

Specs

Case & dial

Diameter	39 mm
Lug-to-lug	46 mm
Thickness	10.45 mm
Lug width	20 mm
Water resistance	50 m
Crystal	sapphire with three layers of anti-reflective coating
Case material	polished 316L stainless steel
Bezel	fixed, sleek polished bezel
Case back	solid screw-in

Movement & furniture

Type	Automatic
Caliber	Sellita SW300-1 →
Power reserve	56 h
Jewels	25
Strap / bracelet	leather strap (shell cordovan, suede, Russian hatch bovine, pin-grain kidskin, or bovine ochre)

On the wrist

The Model 3 Method feels like the point where anOrdain’s enamel work moves from colour craft into surface architecture. The rippled dial texture gives the transparent enamel something to pool over, so the Aqua and Lichen versions do not just change hue — they change depth and shadow across the whole dial. The polished case, narrow bezel and trench-style lugs are designed to step back and let that texture dominate.

At 39mm wide and only 10.45mm thick, the watch is relatively slim for an automatic enamel piece, helped by the Sellita SW300 and top-loading case concept described in anOrdain’s launch writing. The lack of lume and date is deliberate, but it makes the Method less practical than an everyday field watch. This is the anOrdain to choose when the dial process itself is the reason for buying.

Bottom line

The most art-object-like anOrdain yet: technically fascinating, beautifully textured, and priced for collectors who value dial craft above conventional spec-sheet value.

Highlights

Collaboration with Method Studio
Textured silver dial blank with vitreous enamel
39mm / 46mm lug-to-lug polished 316L steel case
Sellita SW300 automatic movement
Aqua and Lichen colourways

Who it's for

Collectors who want the most technically involved anOrdain dial and prefer a slimmer automatic dress watch over the field-watch character of the Model 2. The 39mm case and 46mm lug-to-lug should suit many medium wrists.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you prefer flat, minimal enamel dials, need lume or a date, want a bracelet, or do not want to pay a large premium for collaborative dial craft.

Before you buy

Price is listed ex-VAT; UK buyers should add VAT
Only Aqua and Lichen colours are listed for the Method dial
No date and no lume: the focus is dial craft rather than utility
The official copy calls the SW300 stock accuracy in one line; treat final regulation claims as build-specific

FAQ

Is the Model 3 Method automatic or quartz?

The Model 3 Method is automatic. The Sellita SW300-1 winds itself from the motion of your wrist, so it needs no battery. A full wind holds roughly 56 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 3 Method use?

The Model 3 Method is powered by the Sellita SW300-1 from Sellita, an automatic caliber with 25 jewels, a 56-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 3 Method?

The Model 3 Method 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 3 Method wear?

At 39 mm across with a 46 mm lug-to-lug and 10.45 mm thick, the Model 3 Method 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 is the Model 3 Method dial made?

Method Studio hand-carved an ash block, which was 3D scanned, scaled down into a CAD texture, engraved into a die, and used to stamp each silver dial blank. anOrdain then applies enamel powder layer by layer and fires it in a kiln.

What movement powers the Model 3 Method?

The Model 3 Method uses the automatic Sellita SW300. anOrdain says the movement is regulated after assembly to suit the owner’s wearing habits.

How big is the Model 3 Method?

The current official specification lists a 39mm case, 46mm lug-to-lug, 10.45mm case depth, and 20mm strap width.

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