Recommend a GMT

saulgoodman

Well, in any case, it is an interesting thread and it points out that as someone may have said before, there is a void in the availability of quality GMT/UTC watches that sell for under $3000. When I read through the OP's criteria I and try to do a little research on the issue I can immediately see that it is a tough ask. I am definitely interested in seeing what people come up with.

Gasman

I really liked the Tudor GMT in photos and bought one, but in the flesh I found it too bulky so flipped it. I don’t dislike the BB’s, I have a Bucherer and a Bronze. BTW I flipped a Harrods as in the flesh I couldn’t bond with it.

Dsloan

The Great White is cool and the Polar Explorer II is fantastic, but the regular 50th GMT isn't too bad - especially considering that you can pick one up for under $2K. I just tossed mine on a nato, and I'm enjoying how sporty it looks

larryganz

"Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!"

- Blazing Saddles (by Mel Brooks)



So, I kinda like the Grand Seiko SBGN005 Quartz GMT, which can be had for close to $3K (one of the OP's criteria). It has the 9F high accuracy quartz movement inside (10 sec/yr), and it's about $1000 cheaper than my GS Diver with a 9F movement. 39mm and 100M WR with screw down crown.

abrod520

mmm not quite even a stretch outside his $3000 budget though....

dinexus

I'm super picky about my GMTs (need good WR, wearability, and 'true' hour hand adjustability), but my IWC Spitfire UTC has been awesome:



Meets most of your criteria, except for the WR which is 60 meters. I've swam and showered with mine, as it has a screwdown crown, and no issues. This one's long discontinued, but the new UTC in bronze follows the same footprint.

OmeGez

For the budget - I think the new Tudor GMT trumps all, although a 42mm, If I remember correctly. You’ll get a brand new watch for your budget also.

W wjgesq

Tudor is always a bad idea

larryganz

So why, in your infinite knowledge, would you make such a blanket statement and not give supporting evidence?

W wjgesq

Buy one if you want one. But, there is nothing impressive about a Tudor. They are not particularly desirable to the broad market and are basically the Porsche Boxer of the Rolex world. If you buy a Tudor, its like advertising that you could not afford the Rolex. Frankly, if you cannot get the Rolex you desire, the next logical step is Omega. In fact, Omega is truly on par with most of anything Rolex sells. The PO line up is amazing. Again, these are watches and that makes them very personal choices. But Tudor is almost never mentioned in watch circles unless its being touted as a substitute for something else that someone wants but can't quite get a hold of for whatever reason.