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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
11mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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