GMT watches we appreciate

[Gruder]

I got to looking last night for a GMT watch to use for some upcoming globehopping. I'd like to stay sub-$500, automatic or manual (not quartz), and to avoid massive dive-style watches.

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Traveler is as close as I've come thus far (though I'd need to be pretty vigilant about checking used watch forums/sales to get one to match my price point).

I figured folks around here mught have other/better ideas (plus, of course, enjoy a chance to show off their own prized GMT possessions, sub-$500 or not ).

 

[Austin]

I like the Hamilton Jazz very much. It will wear thin on your wrist. Also consider the Orient Worldtime here:

http://www.orientwatchusa.com/cey04001b-orient-worldtime-p-46.html

Get it for half off using code "exclusive50".

If you don't like wearing the stainless band, you can swap it out for a leather strap.

 

[Austin]

Here's a cool GMT. Although it's quartz it's also an atomic watch.

http://watchmann.com/proddetail.asp?prod=5402M2

 

[Cuttingboard]

Omega Seamaster GMT
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[Austin]

Omega Seamaster GMT
View attachment 130478

Sell it to Gruder for $500.

 

[xillion]

Love my good old Ikepod Seaslug GMT.

 

[Thebigspendur]

Just make sure if you want a GMT you get a real GMT. Most are not they are just a standard mvmt with a module attached and another hand. A real GMT has an integrated GMT hand.

 

[Doc4]

Drool, and forget about your $500 budget.

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SBGE001/Grand-Seiko-Spring-Drive-GMT-SBGE001.html

 

[Cuttingboard]

Drool, and forget about your $500 budget.

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SBGE001/Grand-Seiko-Spring-Drive-GMT-SBGE001.html

No offense but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a Seiko.

 

[Austin]

No offense but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a Seiko.

Grand Seiko is the Rolex of Asia. It's a fine watch and probably as good as Rolex.

 

[Cuttingboard]

Grand Seiko is the Rolex of Asia. It's a fine watch and probably as good as Rolex.

It's still a Seiko I'm not a Rolex fan either, I would save until I could buy an IWC Portuguese Automatic.

 

[Austin]

It's still a Seiko I'm not a Rolex fan either, I would save until I could buy an IWC Portuguese Automatic.

To each his own my friend.

 

[spindlecone]

Is an old saying here in silicone valley, Rolexs are like BMWs and hemmeroids,(SP) sooner or later everyone will have one

 

[Doc4]

Is an old saying here in silicone valley, Rolexs are like BMWs and hemmeroids,(SP) I'd much rather have something else

ftfy

 

[Gruder]

Lots of drooling already in this thread (well, up until the hemorrhoid comment...). Thanks, guys!

 

[Austin]

Lots of drooling already in this thread (well, up until the hemorrhoid comment...). Thanks, guys!

No problem. Cuttingboard is selling you his Omega for $500.

 

[Cuttingboard]

no problem. Cuttingboard is selling you his omega for $500.

$499.99

 

[Cuttingboard]

Love my good old Ikepod Seaslug GMT.

The Seaslug is really cool...love the face!!

 

[Thebigspendur]

No offense but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a Seiko.

So do you buy a watch based on the overall quality or because of the name on the dial? Just curious.

 

[Gruder]

$499.99

Check's in the mail.