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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.3mm
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$2,000

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

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