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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsBaltic HMS 003

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Blue Gilt

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$416

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Baltic HMS 003

The Baltic HMS 003 is widely praised for its vintage charm, featuring a three-dimensional sector dial with a deep blue and gilt color scheme, heat-treated blue hands, and varied textures. Owners and reviewers highlight its 36.5mm case size, high-dome crystal, and Beads of Rice bracelet as particularly appealing. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement provides a 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds function. One owner notes the domed hesalite crystal is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 003 highly for its unbelievably gorgeous design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic HMS 003's downsized case to 36.5mm is a significant strength, making it a genuinely vintage-sized watch. A notable trade-off is the relatively thin lume on the watch, which is 'not the brightest' but still functional. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall build quality, with one reviewer stating it has "better finishing" than the previous model, while another reviewer notes that specific details about the watch's finishing, indexes, or overall build quality are not mentioned.

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