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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsGlycine Airman No. 1 Purist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$2,800

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What people say

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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.

Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist

The Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist is praised as a faithful re-creation of a historical 24-hour watch, with one owner purchasing it for $620 and viewing it as a long-term keeper due to its heritage reissue status and vintage aesthetics. The 36mm size is noted as a conversation starter. However, the acrylic crystal is prone to scratching, with one example showing a small scratch over the date window. Some community members suggest pre-Invicta models may hold value better. Overall, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist for its authentic vintage appeal and unique dial, though the acrylic crystal requires careful handling.

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