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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, with many considering it a standout value within the Rolex lineup due to its complexity and rarity. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally good fit and finish, noting crisply defined dial markers and hands. The 42mm case size is a frequent point of discussion among owners, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, especially on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations, like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial, being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Opinions are split on the two-tone variant, with some viewing it as a beautiful jewelry piece and others preferring full steel for a more timeless look.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Sky-Dweller$17,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$17,750
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