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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.9mm
Thickness
11mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$335

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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