What GMT watch ?

[Nick M]

Pondering the purchase of a watch to celebrate a promotion, and have a hankering for a GMT watch of some sort.

Would like something that can be worn both smart and casual, and no particular preference whether it's a chronograph or not.

Budget is 'not cheap', but equally I can't run to a Rolex. Needs to be new not pre-owned. Current collection covers Seiko to Dornbluth via Sinn and Breitling, so no particular brand affiliation.

So, suggestions gratefully received

[rat840771]

Sinn would be my choice out of the brands you mentioned, loads of great watches

Also Damasko.

https://www.pageandcooper.com/sinn-757-diapal-leat...

[LotusMartin]

I have a Sinn 857 UTC on bracelet which is lovely - I'm actually considering selling it if you're interested?

Tegimented steel and sapphire crystal face so not a mark on it.

[Spice_Weasel]

^ A cracking watch and great value for money.

OP - this would be a great choice. Damasko offer similar styles and you may be able to get an Omega Seamaster or Aqua Terra in budget.

[Nick M]

Thanks - I've had a look at the Sinns before, and I do like them, but they are a little bit utilitarian in some ways.

I've been having a closer look at Omegas, but it seems the 300M GMT is no longer a current model (in non-chronograph form at any rate), and I've also been looking at Grand Seikos. Both of these are starting to push the notional budget a bit though...

I also found this picture - if they made one of these I'd have one in a heartbeat:

[1878]

Grand Seiko SBGM021. Around £4000 list here, or £2000 from Higuchi then budget for 20% VAT

• Pic stolen from internet, not my actual watch, other vendors are available, etc.

[Nick M]

1878 said:

Grand Seiko SBGM021. Around £4000 list here, or £2000 from Higuchi then budget for 20% VAT

• Pic stolen from internet, not my actual watch, other vendors are available, etc.

That's rather nice !

[PJ S]

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/grand-seiko-mecha...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/all/polished-grand-seik...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/seiko-grand-seiko...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/grand-seiko-sbgj0...

[_rubinho_]

Nick M said:

I've been having a closer look at Omegas, but it seems the 300M GMT is no longer a current model (in non-chronograph form at any rate), and I've also been looking at Grand Seikos. Both of these are starting to push the notional budget a bit though...

That fictional Pelagos GMT is lovely. I just got the Omega Planet Ocean GMT for £3750 from Iconic Watches. It's a proper quick set GMT so works well for travelling. I have this one:
There are other colour combinations and also comes on a rubber strap which can be cheaper. It's quite big at 43.5mm but I manage with skinny, girly wrists.

[andy tims]

Sinn 756



or 757 UTC

[Nick M]

_rubinho_ said:

That fictional Pelagos GMT is lovely. I just got the Omega Planet Ocean GMT for £3750 from Iconic Watches. It's a proper quick set GMT so works well for travelling. I have this one:
There are other colour combinations and also comes on a rubber strap which can be cheaper. It's quite big at 43.5mm but I manage with skinny, girly wrists.

I quite like those, but the price is at the top end (even applying 'man maths') if I'm honest...

[Nick M]

andy tims said:

Sinn 756



or 757 UTC

Quite - I do keep coming back to those, especially the top one... Just a shame they're a bit hard to try in the flesh before commiting.

[andy tims]

Nick M said:

andy tims said:

Sinn 756



or 757 UTC

Quite - I do keep coming back to those, especially the top one... Just a shame they're a bit hard to try in the flesh before commiting.

Wrist shots on my 7.25" wrist if it helps at all

[Nick M]

andy tims said:

Wrist shots on my 7.25" wrist if it helps at all

Thanks, really helpful - and looks good on a leather strap too


But I can't shake the Pelagos GMT though, even though it's fictional... To the point where it's got me contemplating a normal Pelagos again now...

[Beachbum]

If you want less utilitarian, but Sinn is still something you want to consider, how about a 6000 ?

[Nick M]

Beachbum said:

If you want less utilitarian, but Sinn is still something you want to consider, how about a 6000 ?

Now I like the look of that !! More research needed I think ! Thanks

[_rubinho_]

To resurrect this thread from a while back, a colleague has just bought one of these:



I know TAGs aren't well liked around here but this is actually quite nice. The bracelet isn't much to write home about but the face and bezel are clean and usable. Clearly it's a TAG homage of a Rolex GMT-II BLNR. List price is around £1,500 but he paid less at the airport. Having seen it in the flesh I quite like it.

[TheHoof]

Are you after the 'style' of the GMT master or the GMT complication? If the latter, how about something like this:

[T.J.B]

How about one of these two NOMOS. Depends whether you want it to look like a traditional GMT style watch or are after the world timer functionality