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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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