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anOrdain FabrikvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.7mm
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
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$325

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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