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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$375

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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 Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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