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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 Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
11mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Grey
Indices

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$3,040
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