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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsPinion Pure Steel

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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