anOrdain FabrikvsSternglas Sedius

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

anOrdain Fabrik at true scale

Fabrik

Sternglas Sedius at true scale

Sedius

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11mm

8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

68h

n/a

MSRP

$1,810

$301

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Seiko VH31

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Fabrik
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$301
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Fabrik's hand-made vitreous enamel dials, noting their depth, character, and excellent typography. The 38mm case is generally considered comfortable and well-balanced, though some find it slightly small. The La Joux-Perret G101 movement is standard for the price point, contributing to an appealing value. A significant drawback for some is the over two-year waitlist for the popular enamel models, and a criticism exists regarding the stubby, counterpoise-less seconds hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Fabrik highly for its exceptional enamel dials at an accessible price.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.