The Definitive Leaders In Attainable GMT Watches In 2023 - Up to $5,000
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In this video, I shine a light on some of the incredible attainable GMT watches that have been released over the last couple of years. What's your favorite GMT watch on the more attainable end of the spectrum?
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I think that beyond the significant increase of GMT options, many of the newer movements are also impressively thin, making these watches far more wearable and versatile. I'm patiently waiting for my Maen Hudson GMT, which at 38mm and 12mm in height including glass, should be incredibly comfortable
Happy to see you mention the Grand Seiko SBGM221 at the end! It's an exceptional watch for the money, and I managed to get mine from Japan when exchange rates were low. It's much more versatile than you'd think and can be dressed down nicely on a perlon or more rustic leather strap. I've gotten many more compliments on this watch from non-watch people than all my others combined!
Traska Venturer GMT is a true GMT at a very reasonable price. Good looking and very well spec'd too. I ordered one and am now waiting for delivery. I also considered the Oak&Oscar Humboldt GMT, Monta Atlas GMT, Baltic Aquascaphe GMT, and several Zelos options. The true GMT and value pushed me into the Traska.
I loved seeing the Grand Seikos mentioned. I’m all for a greater number of dressier GMTs marketed at all price points.
Back when I wore a GMT for purpose (early 90s) most of the military pilots I worked with would set the hands to UTC (Zulu time for the military) and use the bezel to mark local time. The flight schedule was published in UTC so everything else was referenced to that. UTC never changed wherever in the world you were so your watch was never wrong. I have heard that is also how the Pan Am pilots used the original Rolex.
Finally someone understands the use of a GMT watch 👌
I work for an airline and this is how I use my GMTs.
That’s how I’d do it, too, if I had to reference UTC more often than Lima. But these days I need Lima more, so set hands to Lima and the GMT hand to UTC and use the bezel. It’s not hard to read the GMT hand and the minute hand for UTC with the bezel indexed at 12:00. But of course way easier to read the regular hour and minute hands.
Makes the most sense IMO
Just to clarify. Was the GMT hand or the hour hand set to UTC? If it was the hour hand that was set to UTC, how would you know if it is AM or PM, isn’t it risk for confusion?
I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming.Thank you for another great video brother
The Zulu in green is amazing. Even more impressive when you see it up close in person.
Good list! Fwiw liked the Bulova (Blowva) and the Longines Spirit Zulu is beautiful. The Grand Seiko also looks like a great option for "dress GMT".
Enjoying your vids greatly!
Honest, clear. Great!
Thank you!
Thanks for the support! Glad you like them.
I really liked the selections in this video! Great options there
Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT is my favourite of the group Blue on Black with bracelet, so much so I bought it!
great video teddy, the gmt is probably my favorite complication and i own a few of the watches u mentioned but i took delivery of my newest watch last night. the traska venturer gmt released earlier this week is a great bargain at $700. i would dare say its a better bang for the buck than the seiko 5 gmt
Well done today. The market is getting flooded, but that’s good for us watch enthusiasts. It keeps the selection up and the prices down. Everyone should have a GMT, especially if you travel a lot. Thanks
I’ve got the Black Bay GMT, the Black Bay Pro and the Longines Zulu and cannot pick a favorite, all are amazing watches and incredible value.
Love the grand seiko at the end, a stunning piece!!!!
You are pure class sir! and a gifted orator sir. Always so well spoken. Very well done.
I got my first gmt this week. I received the call from my AD for the BB Pro. Picked it up the next day. Absolutely love it.
Bought the Seiko SKX SSK001 few weeks ago after your video.
I was looking at so many watches for weeks and your video really convinced me. Seriously, that watch is a beast 👌
The dressy Grand Seiko GMTs were extremely tempting when i was shopping for a traveler GMT recently but my use cases for a GMT make lume really handy. Had the Longines been a smaller size, I likely would have gone that route. If the Seiko Sharp Edge GMTs had a date window instead of a dial, I almost certainly would have gone that route. Ultimately I ended up with more budget than originally planned and got a Mistflake but some of those are still tempting to pick up at some point. I am really look forward to seeing what microbrands can do with the more affordable traveler GMT movements though, especially if they make more mid-sized watches instead of immediately going for chonky cases like most of the established players seem to.
Great video!
I love the GS SBGM221 and feel like that would be a great pick.
Any thoughts on Tudor updating their BB GMT this year given it’s the 5th anniversary?
Great content Teddy. Looking to buy the new Breitling Chronomat GMT. That green dial is just amazing. Would love to hear your two cents beforehands
Hey Teddy, great video as always!
Have you had a chance to look at the Nodus Sector GMT? Same movement as the Seiko SSK, with no external bezel, and a sapphire crystal!
I think it’s a real stunner, and great for smaller wrists.
Longines got my money mid last year with an anthracite/green Spirit zulu time on steel.. Keeps great time, keeps looking fantastic (to my eyes)
It would be interesting to see a true vs caller gmt video, pros cons why choose one over the other etc, excellent video as always guys
Great video love the content Teddy.
i am glad to learn that the watches industry produces a lot of new quality watches every year. All the watches i saw are very nice even a SEIKO for less than 500 $ has a good design and seems to be well manufactured. Of course in the segment 3000-5000 $ , you have found very nice watches (longines, TUDOR, Grand Seiko, .....) Thank you for opening my eyes for new watches, new nice brands.
Wow! Love to see you reference Certina. I know it's not the first time, but still great to see. Would have liked to see a Sinn. Nonetheless, always great material. I enjoy your videos.
I bought the Presage SPB303. Such a great piece!!
If you're looking into Micro's I think it's worth mentioning the Zelos Spearfish GMT. With a price point of around 1000 it's very competitive.
Teddy great video. Would like to hear you open your video with what watch you are wearing.
Love these gmt videos! Thanks!
Great job would love further thoughts on the new Tissot Seastar as I’m looking to add another GMT to my collection.
I love my green/anthracite Zulu Time. worn it all but 2 days over the last 3 months! almost got the seiko 5 and put the price difference into a used black bay 36 or something but I'm happy with the Longines.
Great video as always Ted. I still wear my Tudor Black Bay Pepsi with the black fabric strap with the burgundy stripe more than any of my other watches. My wife was wondering if you could ever do a review on woman's watches. She wears her Rolex Datejust almost every day and is looking for a more casual watch to wear.
The Sbgm221 was the first GS I fell in love with a few years ago and its even more stunning in person! Haven't pulled the trigger yet though.
Thanks for the reviews here
It's such a stunning watch in the flesh
Can't wait for my Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT to arrive in March. They are using the same Miyota movement as Bulova and have created three versions of a beautiful 40mm watch at just under $1K. Worth checking out.
Nice video, thx. Can you please also cover the Breitling Chronomat 40 GMT?
Teddy, I totally agree with your opinion on Certina. I own the DS action gmt and it was a great purchase. A reliable and a beautiful watch.
I totaly agree. I already own the Pepsi and ordered the Coke today.
My favorite watch is my GS SBGJ239 GMT. Great content as always!
Hey Teddy!! have you thought about covering Jack Mason? They released a true gmt last year, the Strat-o-timer. Would love for a expert like you to cover this micro brand!
I bought one of the Seamounts in 2020 and have taken it around the world, it’s tough as nails.
Love the channel!!
Love the content! Looking to buy the Breitling Chronomat GMT, would love to hear your thoughts on it!
That's the first Grand Seiko I've seen that's really impressed me - beautiful design. Shame most of these are so big and 1/2 inch thick Tudor, my goodness!
Ordered the Gavox Longitude in December. It's also based on the Miyota 9075 movement and although it's a pre-order and hasn't come in yet, appears to provide phenomenal value. Hardened steel, integrated bracelet...what else can you ask for in a beater travel watch??.
Hi!! Been following you for close to 2 years. Finally bought 2 watches but in Grand Cayman. Curious since you were talking about GMT's. I bought the Tudor Black Bay GMT in rose gold.
I paid exactly what is on Tudors website-$5,850.00. You showed $4,100. in this video. Did I overpay or is mine a more expensive model? On Tudors website it shows "new". I also bought the Tag Carrera day date. Starting to really get into watches since watching your videos. Keep up the GREAT JOB!! Thanks.
The Zulu Time is my clear winner for Watch of the Year, 2022. Truly hits above it's weight class and a real contender to rival Omega. Longines has really come out swinging.
I love the way the GMT hand hits the hour mark at the same time as the local hour hand does.
What colour do you have?
@@alfieakaronaldog blue on the bracelet. Amazing.
Longines = Omega
No rivals
@@BC-im5zv How exactly does Longines equal Omega?
They both have lots of competition.
Why are you guys so nasty towards other brands?
Do you even own either dude?
Both are owned by swatch.
They are no rivals
Love your reviews. Surprised that the Jack Mason GMT that just came out is not in your review. Maybe to early to tell or just a competitor. I get it
Teddy thank you for another excellent and informative video!!! With having Tudor GMT and Grand Seiko GMT in my collection and LOVING them I always wanted to add a Tissot however none have really appealed to me until now. The Seastar “had me at hello”. Just place my order on your site and am getting excited to have it on my wrist next week!!! Again Thank You for all of the excellent videos and info and keep up the great work!!!! PS what is the service interval for Tissot and this movement specifically??
Which do you like more, and do you have a Seiko spring drive watch?
@@acolour Let me start with this is my opinion only…. I have the Black Bay GMT, and a Grand Seiko SBGE201 & SBGE205 (both spring drive). The Tudor is my travel horse! It takes a beating and has scars to prove it (beautiful scars not to be buffed out at service), call it my “truck”. As for the Grand Seiko they are superb precision in every sense of that word. From fit and finish to the sprig drive movement, which is revolutionary, it is the ultimate in design. I LOVE them all however, I am very particular in how and when I wear them. Pure travel, aka airport hustle getting from point A to B the Tudor as it is as I said the horse. Once at destination then the SBGE201 for everything outside of formal and all formal is the gorgeous champagne dial of the SBGE205. Side note I have never been a leather strap person so metal watch bands all the way. All I can tell you is that if you are looking for precision then Grand Seiko is where I would look for my timepiece, however at the end of the day watches are like a fine pair of Italian custom shoes, what fits me will not fit you so pick the one that fits you. Enjoy the journey!!!!!
@@BYMLV1 I absolutely want a Grand Seiko or even a King Seiko with a spring drive movement, are they truly nearly memorizing to watch, talking about the sweeping second hand, that movement is imo the greatest invention ever as far as watches go, I just have to have one, but they are quite expensive. I currently don't even own a watch over 2k, I have one right below that mark but I just have to have a spring drive Seiko, I don't think there are any brands that have as smooth of a moving second hand, maybe there are some, perhaps that is what the hi-beat watches are trying to achieve, 16 individual "ticks" as opposed to the more common 8 "ticks" per second of most mechanical watches. Hit me back whenever you get a chance, thanks!
@@acolour The absolutely are smooth gliding and something to totally appreciate. Took me a couple of decades to save up for my but TOTALY worth it!!! The Grand or the King are excellent choices. Take your time, go to an AD to touch and feel to help you narrow down the options and then execute when ready. its is a life time item so don't rush so you can appreciate and savor for a very long time to come!!!!⌚
@@BYMLV1 and hey, what's your opinion of Christopher Ward and or the whole grey market of watches, I just started getting into watches like six months ago (getting into them for real) and I now a Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba, two Tissot seastars, a Mido Ocean Star 200 and 600, oh, and I tried out an Orient for the hell of it, my favorites are the Midos! And if Hamilton had done a real dive watch it would have been EXCELLENT.
Great video! Wondering when the new lines come out, as many of the watches on the TB site are sold out. So figuring there are new models set to release, since stock levels are so low. ???
Great overview of GMTs, Teddy. It's the Black Bay Pro or the Grand Seiko GMT for me. And I think I'm leaning toward the GS.
Two very different gmts but two leaders for their respective style in the price segment.
My first serious watch purchase was an Oris Aquis GMT. Still a huge fan of it.
I just bought a Seiko 5 gmt and love it!
Teddy finally mentions Norqain! I really like my Freedom 60 (not a GMT). Norqains look great on the wrist and have a lot to offer. They deserve more exposure.
He mentions Norqain in one other collection video and that was it - looking forward to these guys getting more recognition as well!
Nice video. What do you think about the microbrandSan Martin? Their GMT watch model. For example the SN0112.
got the seiko 5 gmt from Teddy. amazing!
I’m pleased that you included the GS SBGN series. I absolutely love my SBGN005, which is now on an Artem sailcloth strap. Given it’s high accuracy, the jump hour hand is especially valuable. It’s also a robust and compact watch that makes it very practical and versatile.
I’m with you brother 👍🏻
SBGN003 owner couldn‘t agree more
To me it doesn't matter if it's a true GMT or caller GMT. Both can present at least 2 time zones. So, since the true GMTs are more expensive, simply get a caller GMT and be a happy camper. Functionality is the important factor and then style. Well presented video,as always.
I just picked up the Zulu Time in black on black and I absolutely love it. I also have the red/blue Mido Ocean Star GMT. I might be a GMT junkie.
Missed the Traska Venturer GMT that just came out. $695 for a traveller GMT with great finishing using the Miyota movement you mentioned
Great video, Teddy! I think Glycine Airman deserves a mention. I'd also be extremely interested to hear your opinion on how you think it stacks up against the other more affordable watches in the video.
Glycine Airman is an excellent option and deserves mention. The Airman was the first dual time watch that came out 1 year before the Rolex GMT. I own two Airmen and they have a permanent place in my collection. The Glycine Combat Sub GMT is also another great affordable option!
Personally I think Certina are criminally overlooked. Glad you mentioned them. High quality and affordable.
GMT I wear is mostly set for 2 time zones, main hands for the local time, GMT hands for the other tracked time on another continent. But when I switch locations, and it’s usually for weeks or more, I will reset everything, the GMT hand to the previous and the main hands to the new current. - Honestly, the only time that True/Traveler GMT “jumping” hand comes in handy is when I jump one or two hours out of my local time, and then use the bezel to track the previous local time. Now you have 3 time zones you can monitor on the watch.
Traska Venturer is worth another look from a microbrand perspective, now with the updated "flyer" movement and 4th hand! Love their hardness treatment and incredible dimension set.
I love mine
I just bought a Ball Engineer III Outlier GMT limited edition (1000 pieces) for just under 3K. I 'm surprised people are not talking about this watch and no "You-tuber" hasn't reviewed it either. Great video Teddy!
All good choices Teddy. I have to agree that both of the Tudor options should not be written off just because of the thickness numbers. I like many initially dismissed the BB Pro as too thick right up until I got a call just to have a look at one at the AD. It wore extremely well on my whisker under 7" wrist and I ended up making a purchase. I now suggest this to any watch purchase, try it on if possible but I appreciate this is not always possible. The Longines Zulu time looks stunning in the flesh but I cannot currently justify another GMT.
H. 😢
I went with the Frederique Constant GMT. A dress watch GMT. Love the look
Spot on regarding the BB Pro!
I’m a sucker for the sea star. Id never use one for my daily or go to, but I can’t help but add them to the collection. Priced very nicely for what they are. Just got the 2000 last in that nice teal color, suckers huge but very nicely done. Needless to say, now I have to get a sea star GMT. We are very truly a sick bunch of people lol.
The Traska Venturer GMT deserves a spot on this list 🎉
My favorite gmt is either my zenith elite dual timer or my blancpain leman dual timer. I'm also waiting for my horage supercede which comes in April.
The farer gmt options are some of the most striking I’ve seen
Wish they'd squeeze that Mido Ocean star GMT in to a 40 or 41mm case. I like the idea of gmt plus timing bezel functionality
great video. tks
Im looking to buy a gmt. I like the Tudor BB Pepsi. The question is I dont want to loose 20% market value imediatly after buying the watch.
Hey Teddy! Is the Seiko Prospex 110 save the ocean a good watch?
Picked up a squale 1545 gmt for a lot less than 1000 and it's a fantastic watch. 40mm wears like a 39. Selita movement excellent spec
The Mido x Hodinkee collab also produced an excellent looking GMT in an even smaller 41mm case with great vintage styling
in addition to the seiko i wanna shout out citizen GMTs, they are also very affordable with eco drive.
Lorier Hyperion series II is also coming out soon. Great option, and tremendous value for money.
That Quartz GS is absolutely beautiful. I have commited to buying a MIDO Oceanstar GMT in the next few months personally. Longines would be an excellent choice for me however it is still financially out of reach until I can save enough to grab one.
Seiko recently announced Sumo diver quartz true GMT's. Looking forward to seeing that movement in smaller watches.
Being not huge on the crown at 4 or the new hand set, the GS SGBN005 was to be my next GMT, though in huge competition with the Zulutime which I also like a lot. Now the 005 has been discontinued and my usual GS boutique has no remaining stock, the acquisition of another GMT has been put back on the acquisition timeline again. Maybe in the intervening period I’ll grow to like the new GS Sports GMT.
Surprised you didn't include the Monta SkyQuest (original version) -- I think that one has a lot of charm, particularly with the bent GMT hand.
Omg, please talk about the new Alpinist gmt!!!! I'm so in love !!!!!! Also yeah, as a French can't talk enough about baltic so yeah, aquascaphe gmt ❤
Great rundown. BB Pro probably isn’t for everyone- people who bump into things, drop their smartphones, have small kids - should probably opt out. 8 months on mine is still pristine. As you pt out: just looking at specs can lead to incorrect conclusions - have to visit an AD and see it in person.
PS - congrats on getting to announce and sell some of the Tissot LEs.
Hey Teddy, can you make a new video on wrist size and wearable watches for that wrist.
I'd love to see specific watches for different wrist sizes. I have a 6 inch wrist and everything seems so big for my wrist...
I have help the Jack Mason in my hand / it’s phenomenal and frankly I think it holds its own with all of these / can’t wait to finally get mine in March
I travel a lot and like wearing watches not micro chips so I purchased the Tudor GMT “Pepsi”. I’ve had none of the date issues others have raised but I love this watch. It’s used a lot and I’m looking for something to add to the GMT style so I don’t wear this out. Great video and some nice pieces to consider. I’ll have to look up your website to see what’s available.. Another great video. 🙏
The GMT Master was large for legibility as a pilot's watch. Most people seem interested in GMTs today as travel watches. Dive watches have started coming more commonly in 38-40mm. I think besides wrist sizes, this is about everyday versatility. Don't most people want the same versatility in a travel watch? Perhaps moreso since you're likely traveling with only one watch? Smaller GMTs seem a ripe opportunity.
Though I have been watching your videos for months (if not years) cause of you I ended up getting a Scurfa. I won’t say you motivated me, but last Friday it was the first time I heard of that brand. Since then many things happened with me. I went on a spree of looking for Scurfa and there was just one diver one available in entire Australia for sale. Only one. I got that off course. And breaking my bank ended up buying a second one (imported from US). And destroying my bank account. I own a doxa and after my salary is paid I shall get a reverso (not of JLC) but under 500 usd. Lost my entire collection years ago, some got stolen some destroyed in a flood. Total I own six watches now and by the end of this year will probably have 4 more. One seiko the new speedtimer, the mint tissot Prx one more Scurfa diver one (probably the orange variant) and may be the blue dialled citizen. My favourite is off course my digital Harry Potter one plus watch. It is more because of what HP means to me as a man child. And a Garmin (lavender one) and a black samsung 4. I wanted to get a gshock but I am more drawn towards the non digital watches now. I might get a Sinn instead of a Scurfa though but I like the orange variant of Scurfa a lot. I personally have realised, a watch over 500-600 usd doesn’t suit my personality. May be I will get a omega seamaster after getting recognition as a scientist. Though chances are slim.
Sorry for this long message. Been binge watching your videos for 3 days now (even during sleep the yt app stayed on) I can’t sleep in silence since it is eerily silent around me always. Anyway have a great day. Would like to hear any reco from anyone about my last 4 watches. 10 is the number for me.
Have a fine day.
Cheers
J
6:23 There is a significant difference in what the Mido Multifort Dual Time looks like in this video versus how it looks on Mido's site.
The dial look beautiful in the video.
That GS quartz is very interesting!
These are all great GMT options! - Aaron
The new Seiko GMT Sumo SFK003J1 and SFK001J1 should be included here! Teddy drop a video for us on these!!
Omitting the Oris Aquis GMT is an oversight. It’s a caller, which is more usable for most people anyway, and it has the 24-hour markers on the dial and the bezel like the SSK. Solid Sellita SW-330. $2800 MSRP but you can find discounts..
I really miss the Longines VHP GMT Flash Setting from the list. 5 sec/year accuracy in a ~1000USD watch :)
my fav GMT has always been my Citizen Nighthawk
I bought the Seiko SSK003 yesterday!
Another option I believe very new in this group would be Formex. A different look still trying to decide on the bezel design but it looks interesting.
How to set a gmt watch if your destination is at half hour time difference? Some areas are half hour time frame not hourly. Thanks
I know you’ve mentioned Nodus before, but the new Nodus Sector GMT is great. Utilizes the new Seiko NH34**, regulated, awesome size… hard to beat for the price if you can get your hand on them
It will be interesting to monitor brands now utilizing these movements. The flood gates are opening!
I agree with the BBpro. I wear it with no more thought if the thickness but the Tudor gmt Pepsi 15mm and no mention of thickness?