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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsSeiko Astron

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Astron100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$2,500

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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