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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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