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What people say

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The aventurine dial is a standout feature. The 39mm case size and short lug-to-lug are praised for comfortable wear. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Helica Moonphase
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Meteorite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW288-1
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$1,049
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