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anOrdain Fabrik GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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

Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik GMT38mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik GMT42h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
Fabrik GMT50m
SBGA293100m
MSRP
Fabrik GMT$1,937
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,937
$5,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

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