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anOrdain FabrikvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.9mm
Thickness
11mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$335

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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