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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$415

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

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