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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsBoldr Safari

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Safari200m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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