Affordable True GMTs From The Swatch Group - Under $500 - $1500 - Swiss Automatic Traveler GMTs
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- Affordable True GMTs From The Swatch Group - Under $500 - $1500 - Swiss Automatic Traveler GMTs
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For whatever reason, I like the term Travelers GMT versus True GMT. True GMT infers the other GMT style isn't a proper GMT watch, when in reality, the other GMT 2893 style, is more apt for people working from one location trying to find times in other TZ's around the globe.
@Steve Place : I agree wholeheartedly. As a point of reference, the opposite of “true” is “standard”. Historically, the only “true” GMT is the Rolex, which popularized the genre. The terminology is even more vague as a Traveller’s GMT supposedly requires BOTH a jump-hour hand AND the ability to track a third tine zone (such as with a rotating 24 hour bezel). The waters become even more murky when one takes into account that these watches are now actually UTC watches… the term GMT is outdated in terms of international time standard. Nonetheless, I own three standard GMTs and would love to add a Traveller (i.e. not Rolex) to the collection.
@@edteach3r I agree with you both and would add that the Rolex GMT Master (not the GMT Master II) was not a “true GMT” although no one ever points that out since it is a Rolex.
@@aminreviews2311 Agreed! 😊
I agree, perhaps " original style, or jump-hand gmt would be clearer descriptors . I have a Seiko Blackberry GMT, and find its working method to be perfectly satisfactory, and its rotating bezel can also be set to act as a reminder for a third time zone should that ever be necessary.. To borrow an old saying from our sea-going friends' wide-ranging and informative lexicon of "sea English, " different ships, different long splices. So lets leave out the proper/improper .It smacks of a snobbery which has crept into the descriptive terminology, and allow bang for buck and practical functionality to be the judging benchmarks. I own several automatic dress watches of exquisitely beautiful appearence, but that does not make me dismiss my mil-spec quartz, with its impeccable timing, 300 Mtr water resistance, tritium lume, titanium case and ten year battery life etc, as not a proper watch. Its my daily beater, a reliable and durable tool which goes on doing its job day in day out without me having to cosset it with the care and kid glove treatment my dress watches require if they are to continue to fulfill their designed function.
Same applies to that tough little black resin cookie from Casio. It is just as much a "proper" watch as the most complex miracles of miniature engineering offered by the numerous makers of prestige examples of the watchmaker's art. Rant over, now I need a jug of hot sweet coffee to to top-up my power reserve.
Agree, unless your flying the plane, you have plenty of time to change the time. If you are corresponding with someone outside your time zone the adjustable 24 hour hand is superior. They are also usually thinner.
I own 3 Certina watches and have never been disappointed with the quality. I think you get A LOT of watch for your money, especially on the grey market. I don't think Certina get enough credit and a lot of people just don't really know about them. Certina is a real watch brand with real history behind them. I got a Certina 40mm Sapphire front/back, ETA Powermatic 80, COSC Certified Chronometer (with all paperwork and COSC certificates) incredible finishing, brand new grey market for $445 delivered!!! This was a GREAT review of some great timepieces. Thank you so much, keep up the great work !
Yes, Certina watches are awesome !
I love Certina. The fact that the DS action GMT can be had for under $600 with a powermatic 80 GMT movement is insane. There really is no micro brand out there that can come near the quality of the watch finish and movement. They offer incredible value and history
Just discovered your channel and have watched a few videos. You’re doing a awesome job of blending aesthetic points with technical aspects of each of the watches. Definitely considering the Certina GMT based on your rec. Thanks!
Very nice looking Certina, I got the Mido and I love it! I looking forward to add this one to my collection! Huge fan of your channel, greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Nice overview! I am happy with the size of these watches and hope they will continue making them like this. Too many small watches coming out lately in my opinion. But good there is choice of course.
U.S. (Texas) microbrand Jack Mason was one of the first selected by Miyota to use their true GMT with jump hour 9075 movement. Strat-o-timer GMT was the result. Love the color options! Measures at a more accommodating 40mm size for only $999 pre-order cost. Supposed to be shipped in March 2023. I pre-ordered the Americana (Pepsi) color option. Yet another affordable true GMT option.
I have been wearing the Mido Ocean Star for almost 4 months. It has become my daily beater. It is a big watch, but not oversized by any means. It punches way over its weight category. Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, double AR, 80h of power reserve, 200M WR, and a true GMT.
I own & enjoy the Mido Ocean Start (Batman) GMT. It wears well and really offers a lot of bang for the buck!
Loving that Certina and I only have one coke. I agree, I do wish it was a bit smaller but it would still work on my wrist.
Solid and timely video. I have a Sub but I’ve been looking for a GMT as a side piece.
I like watches in the 42-44mm range. That Hamilton is definitely my style. I have an Alpina Alpiner GMT 4 and I really like it. If you want something at 40mm, check out the Tourby GMT. You will be pleasantly surprised.
I bought just a month ago a MIDO OCEAN STAR GMT... I like it very much...
Great video, Chris! Any GMT under 1K is great, but a true GMT? Awesome finds! Thanks for all the great content
I own the Certina DS Action GMT. Brilliant watch!
The Certina is definitely my favorite on this list… I would say the Mido, But I agree with you it’s just too big… I don’t understand that because the movement is small and thin… So it’s big for the sake of being big… Thanks Chris
JJ I agree. The mido & certina are both very nice looking but just too big for my 7.25 wrist.
That tissot is a beauty. That may have to be my first gmt purchase
Another option is the Yema Superman Worldtime GMT Steel - currently $709 USD on their website. Comes in both 39mm and 41mm
Is the Superman a traveler GMT?
Very nice with GMT version. Love it. ❤
I agree with the sizing. I think that Hamilton is a nice-looking watch but 44mm instantly stops me from looking and I have a 7 1/2" wrist.
That Hamilton in a smaller diameter and a monochrome colorway would be a very cool option.
Today I went to check 2 true GMT watches, Mido and Longines. I found the GMT hand of Mido Ocean Star GMT didn't align with 24hr markers that was a little bend to the right. I tested 3 Mido watches at the counter Blue, Black and Two-Tone and they were the same. Longines Spirit Zulu didn't get this problem about its GMT hand, but it got a problem with its hour hand that the same problem like GMT hand of Mido. Anyway some watch got the problem only. I tested 2 Longines Blue and Black and only Blue one got the problem.
As appealing as the Powermatic 80 movement is supposedly the major downside is the inability to adjust it for any timekeeping errors
Hello, thanks for the excellent video, new subscriber here! Do you know if the Hamilton Khaki GMT Auto H76755135 is a true GMT? To be honest I don't know how to identify true GMT watches when buying online
The Glycine Airman SST can be found on Ashford for $700 - I have the two tone one and I love it. 43mm but has very short lugs so it fits more like a 41mm. 200m WR. Has a quirky design so not for everyone but I find myself frequently grabbing it out of my watch box for everyday wear.
Interesting option. I am intrigued. What is the lug to lug on these?
@@mayorofrlyeh8042 I measured it just now at 46.2mm lug to lug. Very wearable
@@Mike51689 okay, that‘s indeed very wearable - thanks for letting me know. I am already browsing Ashford…😄
Similar to those mentioned is the RADO HyperChrome Automatic UTC Bracelet Watch, which has the same Powermatic 80 movement. It was a limited production model and may be difficult to find.
Just happen to be wearing my Citizen Nighthawk which is a "true" GMT correct? I prefer the term travelers gmt though.
Nice selection of affordable gmt watches.
If that Mido ocean star was smaller, I would have one. My ideal watch is a GMT with an elapsed dive time bezel that isn't huge, 6.25 wrist. Basically, if the Mido was smaller, or the Marathon GSAR had a GMT. I own a dive shop and we travel all around the world, so that would be an ideal tool watch for me.
Certina is a very good brand. The quality especialy the finishing of steel is top notch. If only they would make more likeable designs, they haven't made a big hit yet.
Where can I find that Certina on the grey market? Jomashop doesn't have it in stock.
Hey...all the watches use the Powermatic 80 movement.
Nice video. Only thing I don't like is the term "true" GMT as if other GMTs were "untrue" or "false" which is not the case. A GMT is a watch able to show local time and the time at a GMT location with a 24 hour indexing (dual time watches would be a different thing altogether). Travelers-GMT and Office--GMT is ok in my book. Both have advantages and disadvantages depending on the preferred use. I'd say that it would be greatest to be able to have both types.
Do you have a link to the certina?
Not swatch but, Seiko sharp edge?
Certina ftw. An awesome true gmt for around 1k.
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Selita would get on it now too. Maybe we could see a true gmt Monta, Formex or CW.
That Hamilton one is really wanting to be a certain legendary aviation watch that starts with a B and ends with Navitimer
Think you should check out the techno's GMT
If you shrink these down to 40mm or less these will sell like 🥞. If seiko brings out their gmt to 40mm for 1500 or less this will also be a winner.
Thanks
Good work
All good looking watches, I really dont understand why they only make them in large sizes. I have a 7.5in wrist and prefer watches in 37-41mm. Ih Hamilton made that GMT in 41mm it would be selling like hot cakes. Gmt’s are already thicker then their 3 handed counterparts so reducing the size would really go a long way.
Seiko sharp edge gmt is also a travelers gmt and impressive looking. $1400 msrp but i see them on ebay for 1k new
MIDO gmt is great in all senses.
Nice GMT's - somewhat large for my wrist size. I try to keep the lug to lug less than 50mm to avoid overhang. Good vid
Keep at it!
Great selection to show. But yeah, I don't understand why they can't make them smaller? They can't go below 42 mm? Is that really a limitation of the movement that they are using?.
It’s movement is 25.6mm (about 1 inch) in diameter - identical to the ETA 2824 base movement. There are absolutely no technical reasons these are only in large watches.
How to get a second hour hand that is only 12 hours?
I paid $850 for my true GMT Seiko Sharp Edge Pressage. I think it's the one to get.
GMT's; my favorite complication.
Fortis has their true gmt watch in 43mm size with Tudor movement in it. Must be cheaper than Tudor. Never seen it in wild though.
Affordable Swatch Group chronograph diver's watches, please?
Dang I need to invest in a gmt
Eterna great watches
Hey Chris, great video once again but I do have a little bone to pick with you. In fairness you are not the only watch reviewer to complain about watch diameters being bigger than 39-42. But consider this, there are a plethora of watches in that range and much less in the 43-48 range (with the exception of Invicta's but 99% of them are gaudy). So as an 8 inch wristed man I say to you, leave some for the gentle giants out there, it's not all about money and sales my friend. That being said, I believe that reviewers should be encouraging watchmaking company's with really popular designs to offer them in multiple diameters (ie: 44-45mm, 41-42mm, 39-40mm) to spread the love. I can't tell you how many reviews I have watched of amazing watches that I salivated over only to realize that the size just won't work with my wrist (I've considered bund style straps but they are just not my thing).
Wasn't aware of these. I like that Certina. I enjoy your videos....but I've noticed that your favorite word seems to be "actually".
Haha yea it's a nervous thing... I try and stop saying it but it's hard
I have a $150 Rotary Henley GMT which is water resistant to 100m.and more than adequately functional.
I love my 44mm Mido. Ideal size. Thank goodness they understand the market for a respectable case size.
Swatch Group really leads, in general, with the super affordable 80h PR.
Respectable case size? Perhaps you mean: people with larger than average wrist sizes. Or just: large case sizes.
@@michaelg8258 Nope. Look it up if needed, lol. I meant what I said. No need to interpret it as an insult, though. If I'd meant to say something rude about smaller watches, I'd have done so.
The assumption of small case size as a desired preference is baffling, but I'm sure larger watches seem equally odd for those who prefer otherwise. Neither is "correct," and should not be presented as such. It's merely personal bias.
That being said, I've never seen Chris sport a 43mm or more case size that looked in any way too large. In fact, they suit his wrist much better than the smaller watches he puts on, which look just too small, in my view.
But I know he doesn't generally agree, lol, which is just fine. His wrist, his money, and what we each like is up to us. No wrong way to go about it, if you're happy with what you wear.
@@michaelg8258 people with non-wimpy wrists? lol alright we're hurtin some size-sensitive folks here
@@135ipocketrocket2 while I don't like larger style cases, I can understand the need for contemporary watch sizes for the masses. The Certina would be amazing in a 40mm. It would just be more versatile (imho).
My only issue is that these companies know what a 40mm GMT watch would mean, and they charge you more money for it.
@@shawn1928 It's not the size, it's how you use it, LOL. But, yeah, "larger than average" he says? Average wrist size is 7.25 inches, certainly well suited to case sizes above 40mm. Personally, more suited to 43mm at the smallest, for wrist presence. I think Chris has said that's his wrist size, and, as I say, 44 or larger sized watches look perfectly positioned on him.
I was hoping that by these times, watchmaker understood that there is a market for 40-39mm watches. 42,43, 44 are real deal breakers for me and may that have small wrists. It is like Shirts came in only one size. Everything beyond 40mm looks ridiculous on my wrists and unfortunately makes me look on micro-brands that offers these smaller sizes at good prices. It is incredible that nobody complained when men watches where 36-37mm and 38 was considered to big. I love Certina but while so big and why not a rotated bezel?
For secondary prices I think the Tudor GMT is still good value at low 3s. Especially when big brother Pepsi goes for 28k.
Don't forget Seiko Sharp Edge GMT. It's also a true GMT
... just a simple remark... you should focus closer ... thanks
Great overview. The Tissot is nice looking.
Get the functionality you need/want, not what someone says you should have. The so-called true GMT is great if you have to always know what time it is in Greenwich England no matter where in the world you are. When I was in the military, plan execution was referenced to “Zulu” or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), so the true GMT with the jump hour would have been handy. Most people don’t give a rodents posterior what time it is in Greenwich compared to where they are presently (unless they’re from Greenwich I suppose). Almost everyone who wants a GMT complication simply needs to track multiple time zones. A true GMT is not ideally suited for that purpose. The “office” GMT is a better choice for them. Many well-made examples by respected brands. Buy and wear what you want, live and let live.
Good review .... poor choice of the watch. Not because of the way it looks, but because of the powermatic 80 movement inside it. The Certina factory doesn't bother with setting the watch properly, prior to distribution.
Still trying to find a true gmt under 40 :(
Swatch group, for whatever reason, are only using this fabulous new movement in relatively large watches which really limits the people who can comfortably wear them. I don’t believe in coincidences like this and it’s almost like they are nerfing these watches on purpose because they are concerned if they brought this movement out in a 40mm watch, that they would cannibalise their higher end brand GMTs.
Imagine if they put this movement in something like a 40mm Mido Ocean Star Tribute GMT? That would be an extremely popular watch.
Nice watches all, but all too big. Depending on the need a traveller's GMT may not be desirable. Right tool for the job applies.
Dead on about size. I won't buy anything bigger then 40 mm. Ready to buy a GMT and I'm still looking. Seen a lot of nice watches. All of them too big.
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The Certina GMT is a great value for the money. Don't really care for the Tissot.
Not sure how 44mm would hold a company back. Their know their audience better than you do.
Never got the fascination with GMT watches, having four hands just clutters the dial.
I wish I’d known about them years ago before I started work as a flying engineer accompanying airliners round the world. All a/c documentation and crew timings are done in UTC so one of these would have been perfect. Much nicer than using my phone.
These watches are okay. However, the Christopher Ward GMT’s are much better than these selections. C63 Sealander, C60 Anthropocene and C60 Trident are Christopher Ward quality GMT’s.
Agree the CWs are awesome but they are office GMTs
Certina is a bloody intelligent choice, but the size... Nope, too biggggg
The Swatch group really needs to let go of the oversize fad.