Anordain Model 1 (Enamel Dial) Model 1 | Grail Atlas
Anordain
Model 1 (Enamel Dial)
Ref. Model 1
2017–present · 38mm · caliber ETA 6498-1 -- manual-wind, 18,000bph, 46h PR, 17j; hand-wound; large-format movement chosen to fill the 38mm case with visual honesty; decorated to Anordain spec
Top-tier supplier movement · caliber ETA 6498-1 -- manual-wind, 18,000bph, 46h PR, 17j; hand-wound; large-format movement chosen to fill the 38mm case with visual honesty; decorated to Anordain spec
Versatile size: fits most wrists (6–7.5 in / 15–19 cm)
38 mm case. The sweet spot for the broadest range of wrist sizes. Neither too dainty nor too bold.
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Anordain enamel dials are handmade in Glasgow; any cracking or surface lift is a fabrication defect, not a fake indicator -- but undisclosed damage is common on resale.
Known issues in the market
Enamel dials can develop hairline cracks if dropped or subjected to rapid temperature change; sellers may not disclose.
Very limited secondary market means pricing is speculative.
Area
What to check
What is correct
Red flag
dial
Enamel surface integrity
No hairline cracks visible under magnification, depth of color consistent across the entire dial surface, no lifting at the dial feet
Hairline cracks (hairlines are serious on enamel -- they propagate), color depth variation suggesting a repair attempt, any sign of re-firing
case
Steel case finishing
Consistent with Anordain Model 1 specification; mixed finishing with sharp transitions
All-polished case suggesting buffing, tool marks on crown area
movement
Movement and exhibition caseback
Movement specification consistent with stated caliber; decoration visible through caseback matches production spec
Authentication guide
Last reviewed June 2026
Glasgow-based Anordain makes all enamel dials in-house. The kiln-fired enamel surface has a depth and subtle orange-peel texture under magnification that is the primary authentication point. No replica exists.
Known reproduction risks
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Non-enamel dial in Anordain case
Lacquer or painted dial lacks enamel depth under raking light
No orange-peel texture under loupe
"Made in Scotland" caseback engraving absent
Anordain is a small workshop; the secondary market volume is low. Provenance from the maker is the clearest verification.
Dial variants by era
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Description
Identifiers
Model 1 Enamel production
Hand-made kiln-fired enamel dial in various colorways. 38mm case, ETA 6498-1 movement.
