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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

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Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Metro 38
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38
MSRP $3,220

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Metro 3838.5mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Metro 3853 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Metro 3850m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Metro 38$3,220

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
53 hoursh
Jewels
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$3,220

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum for its high-quality polished stainless steel case, flawless matte/metallic silver-plated dial with a sloping design, and Bauhaus-inspired minimalist aesthetic. The in-house DUW 4101 movement with the Swing-System escapement is also a highlight. Legibility is a point of mixed opinion, with some finding the thin silver hands on the grey dial difficult to read in certain light, while others report no issues. Some owners note a slight convexity on the front window's edge, and a few find the hand length and dial's shininess distracting. Accuracy is reported as +2 sec/day by one owner. The $3.5k price point is seen by some as a turn-off, while others consider it reflective of the watch's value and craftsmanship. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum highly for its distinctive design and in-house finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38's beautiful polishings are a unique aspect of Glashütte watchmaking. The watch's water resistance of 3 atm is a limitation for those who plan to wear it in wet conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for active wear, with one reviewer stating it may not be the most rugged option and the other not explicitly stating its limitations in this area.

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