The New anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

anOrdain, the Glasgow-based impartial watchmaker celebrated for reviving enamel artistry in modern timepieces, now broadens its repertoire with the Mannequin 2 Porcelain. Constructing on the success of its Mannequin 2 with the vitreous enamel dials, this new chapter sees anOrdain take a step into the world of true porcelain, developed over a three-year interval in partnership with grasp potters from Stoke-on-Trent. The brand new anOrdain Mannequin 2 Porcelain is an attention-grabbing reinterpretation of the sphere watch, the place the model’s signature artisanal strategy finds new expression within the fragile fantastic thing about porcelain.

The brand new anOrdain Mannequin 2 Porcelain is available in a 39.5mm brushed 316L chrome steel case; it maintains the sensible proportions of a device watch, measuring 11mm in top with a 46mm lug-to-lug span. The delicate crown guard highlights the Mannequin 2´s utilitarian idea; the domed sapphire crystal is handled with six layers of anti-reflective coating for visibility. A stable screw-in caseback presents the opportunity of engraving. The watch has a 50-metre water resistance score, qualifying it for every day put on and informal journey.

The centre of consideration right here, after all, is the black-glazed porcelain dial. Crafted in-house, it’s press-moulded, glazed, and kiln-fired utilizing conventional methods extra typically present in effective ceramics than fashionable watchmaking. The result’s a dial alive with texture, pure dimples and specks that testify to the hand-crafted course of. Its deep black tone is achieved by means of a customized high-fire glaze infused with iron oxide, yielding a wealthy end. Enhancing legibility and infusing character, the bespoke numeral typeface, developed by anOrdain’s in-house typographer, is completed with hand-painted Tremendous-LumiNova and clear pad printing. Touches of colors are discovered on the fingers, gold-plated for the hours and minutes, pink lacquered for the seconds.

The watch is powered by the La Joux-Perret G101 automated motion, working at 28,800 vibrations/hour and providing a 68-hour energy reserve. Mannequin 2 Porcelain presents a number of 20mm strap decisions, together with premium leather-based straps, shell cordovan or suede, sourced from a German producer with greater than seven a long time of expertise. 

The anOrdain Mannequin 2 Porcelain is now accessible for order for GBP 1,800 plus VAT through the model’s web site. Manufacturing is proscribed to round 30 dials per 30 days to protect the integrity of the normal porcelain-making course of. There’s a six-month wait time and a one-watch-per-customer coverage. The model additionally plans to introduce a 36mm version later in 2025. For extra info, go to anOrdain’s web site.