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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$195

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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