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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsTissot Ballade

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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