What's your pick for a sub $2k GMT?
Hello Crunchies,
One of the few glaring holes in my collection in terms of types of watch (for now) is a GMT. I work with folks across a few timezones and do some work and leisure travel as well, so the romantic notion of a gmt keeping two times appeals to me.
What would you choose for under $2k (Canadian!) and why?
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Yarko
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Baltic Aquascaphe GMT
I mean @thekris nailed it but I'll put a plug in for the SARF011 titanium flyer GMT.
https://conteenium.com/product/bauhaus-aviation-automatic-gmt-2868m-5/
Hard to beat a traveler’s GMT in Titanium for $425 USD out the door…
For less than $500, here’s the Seiko5 SSK GMT.
CW, Baltic or Longines would make my list. Honestly, I travel often and do business across multiple time zones as well. When I travel I wear my Apple Watch (OMG! THE HORROR!). When doing business I just do the mental math. For me, a GMT just adds an additional complication I need to remember how to use.
I'm building a few right now.
At current exchange rates, for $2100 CDN, and if you're willing, my undisputed pick is the Lander IV 36MM
SBGM001
First mechanical GMT from Grand Seiko, that is released in 2002.
I think this was even before Rolex explorer 2 release their 3rd iteration.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/buying-guide-the-best-grand-seiko-watches-from-the-2000s/#gref
No longer produced, but you can get it 2nd hand from chrono24 around 2.5k
SBGM001
First mechanical GMT from Grand Seiko, that is released in 2002.
I think this was even before Rolex explorer 2 release their 3rd iteration.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/buying-guide-the-best-grand-seiko-watches-from-the-2000s/#gref
No longer produced, but you can get it 2nd hand from chrono24 around 2.5k
I am little biased, but I love my C63 GMT. Totally recommended, even my wife likes it 😂
At current exchange rates, for $2100 CDN, and if you're willing, my undisputed pick is the Lander IV 36MM
I'm going with @hakki501's pick. Every colourway is just so gorgeous!
I'm most probably getting this one. The price will be around 500. Office GMT.
Nezumi Aviera GMT Sign Up - NEZUMI ® Studios
A few options for tracking two or more time zones:
Sinn do a few under that price point……
I would choose the one I already have - Phoibos Voyager GMT
If I didn't have to worry about running costs, parts, and my deteriorating eyesight, I'd still be wearing my Seiko SAEN001.
4S36 GMT movement with all the functionality you'd ever need (quickset local time, power reserve, quickset day and date), assembled in the Shizukuishi Studio alongside mechanical GS models. No longer made, but available used for well within your budget.
A couple of votes here for these. Didn't know this brand before this post!
I have a couple of GMT's including the CW C63 Sealander GMT that I'd recommend.
Having said that, I grabbed a Steinhart OLKO edition GMT a few months ago and I'm having a hard time taking it off. At well under $600 delivered I think it's a bargain.
Vostok.. great daily beater GMT
I think I need to see one in the metal. I love that their design has a unique flair, and that color plays into the main design premise too. The images just don't speak to me yet.
Fair enough. Hope you find one that will really captivate you and speak to you. 👍🏼👍🏼
A couple of votes here for these. Didn't know this brand before this post!
They're first to use the new traveller GMT movement from Miyota 😎
Loving mine from Jack Mason so far
They're first to use the new traveller GMT movement from Miyota 😎
The more responses I get to this thread, the more I learn (about what's out there, and what I want!) Now refining my research to pieces with a travelers gmt and a date window too. This is def on the list
For sub $2k at $1500 I would preorder this beauty, Seiko Prospex SPB381.
The more responses I get to this thread, the more I learn (about what's out there, and what I want!) Now refining my research to pieces with a travelers gmt and a date window too. This is def on the list
I've posted a roundup of watches with the Miyota 9075 movement (all of which should meet your criteria).
I've posted a roundup of watches with the Miyota 9075 movement (all of which should meet your criteria).
Awesome, thanks! What do you think of the Gavox? Saw one in the wild just recently with the blue dial.
For sub $2k at $1500 I would preorder this beauty, Seiko Prospex SPB381.
Beauty! I wish they'd get rid of the "X" already haha
Awesome, thanks! What do you think of the Gavox? Saw one in the wild just recently with the blue dial.
It's a bit of a Marmite watch. A few things don't really show up in the photos, or in the few reviews out there:
The mid case drops straight down - no bevelling, no chamfers, just a sheer brushed-steel cliff;
The bracelet doesn't narrow very much at all (it's basically consistently 20mm). This, and the case profile, result in something of a "tuna can" appearance;
The bezel has 24 clicks (some reviews claim 48). Not sure if the reviews discuss this, but the bezel action is solid;
The clasp has old-fashioned pinholes for micro-adjustment; no fancy on-the-fly adjustment here, unlike the Jack Mason (among others);
The H-links are profiled to give a *very* dramatic wrist roll;
Although the bracelet has "quick-change" spring bars, I have found them to be rather fiddly to use (largely because of how narrow the endlinks are); and
The strap adapter endlinks result in a long lug-to-lug distance, to the extent that the combination won't work on my 17cm wrists (YMMV).
None of this is to suggest that you absolutely shouldn't buy one - after all, I did, and I'm keeping mine. But it's definitely not "conventionally attractive" in the way that other 9075-powered offerings are.
If that doesn't put you off, you should also be aware that a white-dialled variant is coming next month (according to Gavox's Instagram account).
Here is the last of the Gavox longitude version. The Gavox longitude Pearl ( 50 unit made)
Just my latest Version, gavox longitude pearl