After much paranoid nagging from the wife telling me not to wear my Batman on our travels, I’ve been in the market for an affordable alternative with similar dimensions at 40mm x 12mm.
Preferably automatic, steel bracelet and erring more to the sporty side. Preferably something that will make the “I told you so” sting a bit less if it does get lost or stolen.
I’m a Seiko and GS fanboy, but their sizing is just too wacky for my wrist and taste. The SSK is a bit too CHONK, and the GS SBGM247 is even more THICCCC at friggin 14.4mm
The only options I’ve been able to find so far are in the microbrand world.
Christopher Ward C63 GMT - 39mm x 11.85mm Zelos Spearfish GMT - 40mm x 13mm
They both use the same new Sellita movement, so I assume that’s how they’re able to pull this sizing off.
I’ve got my eye on the CW. Not that I have much of a choice anyway since Zelos always sells out their drops in like 10 seconds.
Any other recommendations?
Cheers!
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Bell & Ross v2-93 GMT (black or blue dial)
41mm by 12.3mm
$3800ish retail, but can find them new for under $3k.
seiko 5 GMT.
I would get this in a heartbeat if it were a tad smaller all around!
Oris Aquis GMT Date
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You might also pick up an SPB 317.
I have an SPB143, but I’m on the hunt for a GMT. Obviously because it’s too hard to look at my phone to get the time back home 😁
The Longines Hydroconquest GMT is just a tiny bigger (41mm): https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-hydroconquest-l3-790-4-56-6
The Tudor Black Bay Pro is 39mm: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-pro/m79470-0001
The longines is up there for me. The BB pro is way too thick for my taste
Chopard LUC Gmt one 42mm case, 11.7mm thick, in house chopard movement
39mm case width, 10mm thick, Miyota 9075 automatic movement. They’re set to have more in stock on Nov 5th.
This is absolutely the right choice. Slim, a bit sporty, great design and that 9075 movement is exactly what OP is looking for.
WOW. This is definitely at the top of the list as well
Cool, enjoy! This has been on my list for a while but they’ve been out of stock for a long time. I can’t decide between the four color options, they all just look fantastic.
If you do end up going with the Traska, let us know which one you get!
Damn. This watch looks GOOD!
I know right? If I didn’t just recently buy another watch for about the same price I’d totally have gone with this one. Maybe next time.
Steinhart is another option, depending on how you feel about homages
I think they’re too thick. I thought them too and they’re closer to 14mm thick.
Something with a Miyota 9075 movement would be right up your alley. Low price, good quality and slim. Here’s a list of the watches currently using it: https://gist.github.com/ayhc/0d605ea30196531cb6c3ca509af5a888
My personal favourite is the Traska Venturer GMT, but you might find something else you prefer on there.
Wow I have a lot of reading to do. Thanks for this! The Traska is definitely near the top of the list now
Check out the Monta Skyquest. Pricey but I think comparable in quality to much more expensive watches.
Why is your wife dictating your watch wearing and why are you listening to her? that’s the real question.
“Happy wife, happy life”, or something like that
In all seriousness, she’s from Latin America, so we do go down there multiple times a year. She’s seen it all — people getting mugged over any luxury item. She doesn’t bring her designer purses and even switches her wallet whenever we go visit. And as a visible foreigner to their country, I already stick out like a sore thumb to begin with.
So paranoia? Maybe. Can’t blame her. She knows her country better than me.
But hey, this gives me a reason to get another watch!
Nice one - then if she questions why you spent ten grand on a watch you can remind her it was her decision - genius
Sounds like she‘s afraid of being mugged for it.
Mido x Hodinkee GMT is 40.5mm with 13.5mm thickness, and it’s a travel GMT. Similar to the Longines Zulu 39 in size and function, but more affordable. I think this can fly under the radar and keep you safe.
Lorier Hyperion and Hydra would also be my recommendation for well sized travel GMT, but you’ll have to wait for the restock. There is a new Lorier Hydra in black case that’s supposed to come out in mid Novemberish.
Maybe a Glycine Airman? There are a lot of different versions. Had the “18” and put it on an after market bracelet. Looked good with the blue gradient dial and steel or aluminum bezel.
Wayyyyyy cheaper, so if something happens, the biggest issue may be the “I told you so.”
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Does it have to be new? Why not pick up a 2531.8?
Doesn’t have to be new, but looking for a GMT function