If you are in to horology, I suggest you watch this video on the advancements in time telling: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h3YDEOR8wyc.html
MIDO is the king, all occasion tough diver with GMT function, plus 80 hours. Love it. My go-to anywhere I go. Glycine Airman is timeless classy design, that is relatively tough and offers variety of sizes and can be found for a reasonable price. Got mine for 500 bucks few years ago, even tho now it retails at 1800.
I have been consuming watch content on RU-vid for years, seeking out videos on GMT's and watches for men who like big watches that are tastefully done- with your 7-7/8" wrist, maybe you could be my guy for that content!! This was probably the best GMT video I have ever seen!! You did such a concise job of explaining the basic difference between an office GMT and a Traveler's GMT, and I have watched so many content providers botch that delivery and make that a very confusing lesson. I will be looking forward to your next video, and checking out your back catalog!
Yes thanks for the effort into this video. I ended up buying the affordable luxury Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT bracelet Blue on black for $2,300 USD. Even at RRP I think it beats any watch on this list for looks, value, overall specs etc IMO. The polished wooden box is also amazing,, with a luxury presentation just like the watch. You could have added the Tudor black bay pro but I prefer the Longines or the Rolex GMT Master II which is beautiful but crazy priced IMO.
You and I have similar tastes. I do think the Zulu Time is a beautiful watch. I'm hoping to buy one soon. Although I usually get watches on the bracelet, I'm thinking this watch would be best on a strap. How do you like the bracelet?
I fly frequently for work, and usually I wear a travelers GMT on my flying days. I find it satisfying to shift the hour hand shortly after takeoff. Please also note the Wise Adamascus GMT watches. They are 904L steel bargains. I just pre-ordered the upcoming model that has a gold-capped bezel and crown. I will also mention the Montblanc Geosphere, which I own and enjoy, though the price probably casts it out of this list. This is a clever cross between a true GMT and a world-timer.
I love my Citizen Nighthawk. I use the GMT hand for tracking Zulu time for flying. I might have to pick up one of these watches that you've selected. I really like the Hamilton!
Great video. I think Tudor BB Pro is a great addition to your list. Size, bracelet, strap options, quality and value are all there. I did not mention the thickness as a negative because compared to the other watches on this list, it's proportions are IMO better.
I would like to add the Seiko SSK00X (001, 003, 005 if I am not mistaken) GMT timepieces. This model is also a lot of value for the money. I also saw, and ordered, a Wancher Astronaut II TRUE GMT timepiece a few days ago. According to info I obtained, the movement is Seagull ST1612, and manufactured in Japan. It is, like Seiko SSK001, a screw down crown diver piece. It is discontinued, unfortunately. Its price is ridiculously low as well. Thank you for the evaluation of these beautiful timepieces.
The Certina and Zulu are the best! I personally do not like bezel on my gmt watches as it is always moving accidentally. Do consider this if you are looking for a bezel.
Another True GMT worth mentioning is the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer. Simply turning the bezel provides one hour local time adjustment forwards or backwards. This would be my favorite true GMT but I had mechanical issues with the bezel adjustment of the hour hand, and eventually traded the watch for the Fortis GMT.
The 1998-2005 Omega Seamaster GMT is another traveler GMT option to consider at around $3,000. Reference numbers 2534.50, 2234.50, 2834.50.91, 2538.20.
I loved this video, and have become a "follower". I think it is worth mentioning that even with these "true" GMTs, there are defining characteristics of their operation. Some use "pusher" buttons to set the "local" hour hand. Other use the single crown to move the hour hand only forward in one hour increments by turning the crown in one direction and quick set the date by turning the crown in the opposite direction. Still others use the single crown to turn the hour hand forward or backward in one hour increments, but have no quick set date capability except turning the hour hand forward or backward in 24 hour increments. I like the latter implementation, but some may like the quick set date function. That said, it might be wise to read the owner's manual to determine the method of operation before purchasing one of these watches.
You didn’t cover this one, but For me it’s Hamilton Jazzmaster GMT every time, high quality movement and feels more expensive than it is. Ok, you can pay 1k for them, but it’s a thing of joy.
Great survey of affordable traveller GMT watches! It's been a year since you posted this collection. With the greater adoption of the Miyota 9075 and the seemingly increased interest in GMT watches, how about an update?
Gotta put Jack Mason's new Strat- O-Timer on this list and even though some wouldn't call it a true Travelers GMT I would say the Citizen Promaster Diver BJ7128-59E should be one to also consider the hour hand can be set independently but also can the date.
@@adventureswithtime I thought they had true Travelers GMT local hourhand adjustment on the Strat-o-Timer? Very attractive look and price, and it's not an homage...
@@adventureswithtimeyes, Jack Mason Strato Timer is a GMT. By watching your video I now know of True vs Traveler GMT’s. I don’t know if Strato Timer is true or traveler GMT?. Good video. Uncle was a certified gemologist and watch repairer in Durango CO. He worked on clocks and watch tat were built in 1800’s! And newer as well.
Recently discovered the Mido ocean GMT duo tone. I can buy it for 1K. Shame that no body seems to talk about these watches. The quality of this watch is out of the world and probably one of the best bracelets for the money. Is it worth the money?
i do get weary of this business that moving from an "office" to a "traveller's" GMT is an "upgrade", which implies that is requires a more expensive or elaborate movement. GMT movements such as the Sellita 330-2 can be configured either way - if the manufacturer opts for the jumping hour hand, then this is done at the expense of a quick-set date, whereas with the "office" type the quick-set date function is preserved at the cost jumping hour hand. Personally I prefer the "office" configuration because I don't move between time zones very frequently. In addition I rotate between different watches in my collection, so that by the time I get back to a particular GMT watch, days or even weeks may have elapsed, and in that case I need to go throught the laborious process of winding the time set until the date clicks over to the current one. This is a nuisance as far as I am concerned, but my point is there are tradeoffs either way - you just have to decide which suits your needs best. But calling one or other a "true" GMT rankles me, because they can both be used to track a second time zone. Add a rotating bezel and you can actually track a third.
@@adventureswithtime Thanks for that down-to-earth comment. As a sailor, I find the "office" GMT more useful, because I can use it to actually track GMT, which is useful for setting avigational devices that require you to set GMT offset.. Better we should call these "sailor"" GMT's, at least partly because time zones change pretty infrequently when you are sailing at six knots. I suppose we could label the jumping hour hand variety "airplane" watches for the same reason. I don't expect this to catch on any time soon though. The jet-setters who fork out big cash for the luxury brand jumping-hour versions likely need to think they are getting extra funcdtionality or their money 🙂
Yes, with most of us working from home for a company in another location or a business associate across the world then then office gmt or world timer are better than a so called true gmt.
@@adventureswithtime No, but I've got it on order. I think they'll be shipping in February or March. The reviews from the few RU-vidrs who have received the preproduction models have been really positive.
Cool video and concept, thanks. Other than Ball and Grand Seiko, they are all bigger (42mm+) watches…do travellers have bigger wrists than the rest of us?
You could add to this list the new Traska Venturer GMT that uses the new Miyota 9075 movement. Great value watch and spec monster under 40mm and under $700! 👍
Very useful video. It can be hard work trawling through the vast number of "GMT" watches out there to find the true GMTs. You've separated the wheat from the chaff for us. May I respectfully offer a small correction? Your specs displayed for the Longines showed "display case back". I'm not sure that's true, but if it is I'll definitely be having one! Also worth noting they've recently brought out a 39mm version.
Nice walk through. Ball's Engineer III Jet-Set GMT looks great, however, they will not produce until they have sufficient orders taken and a deposit is required. The do not inform how many orders they need, nor how many orders they have. The production dates have moved several times, and it's been continually moved into the future, for over a year now. So, not a viable alternative.
Wow. I didn’t know that. Did you find out only because you ordered the watch and only after you put down your deposit? Are you able to withdraw and get your deposit back?
@@adventureswithtime I found out because others ordered and I've followed Ball's updated production dates over the past year. I don't know if you can get your deposit back.
What are your thoughts on the microbrand Jack Mason with their Strat-o-timer GMT? I have been considering getting one before a trip later this year... Priced at $999 USD
The Strat-o-Timer came out just as this video was published, so it was not included in my survey. I haven't seen it in person so can't give concrete thoughts. However, I do think it is worth checking out.
Interesting take on the term “true” GMT. I was actually going to leave out the term but lots of people use it without a clear and universal definition. Based on your statement, would you say a “true” GMT needs to also adjust to 15 minute increments to support Nepal’s time zone?
