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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
White
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
$2,900

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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 Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

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