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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsTAG Heuer Connected

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Connected
TAG HeuerConnected
MSRP $1,750
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.

TAG Heuer Connected

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Connected for its attractive design and premium look and feel, with some appreciating its lightweight titanium construction and traditional watch aesthetics. However, many owners and reviewers flag significant functional shortcomings, including laggy and glitchy software, unreliable heart rate and GPS tracking, and poor battery life that requires nightly charging. Some feel the TAG Heuer Connected underperforms compared to less expensive alternatives and lacks seamless integration and long-term support. On balance, owners and reviewers find the TAG Heuer Connected appealing for its style over advanced functionality, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to software issues and performance limitations.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Connected45mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Connected
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Connected50m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Connected$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Mechanical
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
11mm
14.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Calibre E5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$1,750
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