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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

1 specs
Category
GMT
Dress

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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