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Airain Watches Type 20vsanOrdain Fabrik GMT

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What people say

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Airain Watches Type 20

Owners widely praise the Airain Watches Type 20 for its beautiful and faithful recreation of a classic model, highlighting its easily wearable 39mm case sizing and the pleasure of its manual winding movement. Reviewers note the pleasing "old radium" lume and the vintage military watch experience offered by modern construction. Some owners find the design timeless and clean, with one owner calling it "just perfect." However, reviewers point out that the vintage-style sapphire crystal can add glare, and the case is still considered a bit thick despite the manual movement. Strap hardware required swapping between included straps for one reviewer. One owner noted a small scratch on the crystal near the 12-hour mark. The movement's appearance is considered less attractive than many hand-wound chronographs by one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Airain Watches Type 20 highly for its faithful vintage design and enjoyable manual winding action.

anOrdain Fabrik GMT

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Fabrik GMT for its striking purple lacquer dial. Some enthusiasts, however, feel it departs from the brand's signature enamel dials and Scottish heritage. The watch is considered good value at £1350 GBP, featuring a Swiss LJP movement and a German-made dial. One owner noted the 38mm case size felt small on an 8.5" wrist. Overall, owners rate the anOrdain Fabrik GMT highly for its unique dial and perceived value, despite some feeling it deviates from the brand's core identity.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. No weaknesses were cited by multiple reviewers.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type 2039mm
Fabrik GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Type 2063h
Fabrik GMT42h
Water Resistance
Type 2050m
Fabrik GMT50m
MSRP
Type 20$3,650
Fabrik GMT$1,937

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
14.77mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Fabrik GMT

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
AM2
ETA 2893-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,650
$1,937
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