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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$295

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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