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Hi everyone,

A year and a few months ago I got an amazing opportunity to move up in my field to Director level and I jumped on it. About a month ago I was asked if I was interested in joining a group of people that travel sometimes to assist with opening new facilities for my company and I accepted. I just came back from my first trip yesterday and want to buy a GMT watch to remember the first trip.

While I was there, I visited a local AD and put my name down for a blue/blk bezel rolex gmt but it'll be About 3 years and I want to get something in the meantime.

I really like the spirit Zulu from longines with green bezel. Looked at white dial tudor gmt.
What are some other cool gmt watches under 4k pre-owned?

Apriciate all the feedback guys
 
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If you are not opposed to Quartz, Grand Seiko SBGN003 (Black) or SBGN005 (Blue). This was my go to travel watch back when I traveled often. Well under $4K pre owned, crazy accurate (mine was +/- 0 sec over 7 months), always ready to go in the watch box, and you won’t have to worry about possibly having to fork out money for a service while you wait on the GMT Master.
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TC198 said:
If you are not opposed to Quartz, Grand Seiko SBGN003 (Black) or SBGN005 (Blue). This was my go to travel watch back when I traveled often. Well under $4K pre owned, crazy accurate (mine was +/- 0 sec over 7 months), always ready to go in the watch box, and you won’t have to worry about possibly having to fork out money for a service while you wait on the GMT Master.
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That's a good looking watch. I'm looking for something with an automatic movement. I just actually came across aquaterra gmt. Will be looking into those.
 
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Terry_54 said:
Staying in the GS mode, the Spring Drive Sport GMT is very sharp and the sapphire bezel is nice. Used for less than 3500. View attachment 18389355
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This one I like. I actually looked at it a few times online. I don't own any GS watches and I think if I buy one, it'll be one of the 4 seasons...most likely the one with pinkish hue to it.
 
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Horonut said:
Hi everyone,

A year and a few months ago I got an amazing opportunity to move up in my field to Director level and I jumped on it. About a month ago I was asked if I was interested in joining a group of people that travel sometimes to assist with opening new facilities for my company and I accepted. I just came back from my first trip yesterday and want to buy a GMT watch to remember the first trip.

While I was there, I visited a local AD and put my name down for a blue/blk bezel rolex gmt but it'll be About 3 years and I want to get something in the meantime.

I really like the spirit Zulu from longines with green bezel. Looked at white dial tudor gmt.
What are some other cool gmt watches under 4k pre-owned?

Apriciate all the feedback guys
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Spirit Zulu is a killer watch, maybe the best Longines currently in production. If you want something off the beaten path, I think Ball's Engineer III Outlier is a really cool watch. The size is a lot more wearable than you might expect, it's actually thinner than Grand Seiko's GMT sports watches despite needing clearance for Tritium tubes because their in-house Cal 7337C is surprisingly thin for a traveler GMT movement.

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usccopeland said:
Congrats on the promotion and welcome to WUS. Breitling's Chronomat GMT comes in a a 40mm and is right around $4k new on C24.

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These are Sellita callers right? I like some of Breitling's new designs, but the asking prices for off-the-shelf Sellita calibers is basically a slap in the face. Breitling thinks you're stupid.
 
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Davekaye90 said:
These are Sellita callers right? I like some of Breitling's new designs, but the asking prices for off-the-shelf Sellita calibers is basically a slap in the face. Breitling thinks you're stupid.
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I was more focused on the aesthetics and brand but it is a Sellita caller, chronometer.

It's a good looking watch and I like the bracelet. The 42mm comes with the B01, I believe. That's what I'd consider.
 
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If you like the Rolex GMT-II Batman, how about the Grand Seiko SBGJ237? You might be able to find one pre-owned for around $4k.
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I also would like to have the GMT-II Batman, but I refuse to play the Rolex AD game or pay an extra $8k for a used one, so I'll probably never own it. I did pick up the SBGJ275 (same as SBGJ237 except dial color) recently and really enjoy it. It pretty much scratched the Batman itch for me.
 
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Davekaye90 said:
These are Sellita callers right? I like some of Breitling's new designs, but the asking prices for off-the-shelf Sellita calibers is basically a slap in the face. Breitling thinks you're stupid.
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I guess your point is that Breitling should charge less for a watch with a Sellita movement. I believe the current Breitling Caliber 32 is the movement in the Chronomat 40mm GMT and that movement is an ETA based 2393-2 movement. Either Sellita or ETA, may be a COSC certified movement. But I suppose at the MSRP $6150 USD the watch should have a greater power reserve than 42 hours and should have anti magnetic components and the watch should have a higher grade of materials on the dials and indices as well as possible bracelet improvements.
 
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Horonut said:
Hi everyone,

A year and a few months ago I got an amazing opportunity to move up in my field to Director level and I jumped on it. About a month ago I was asked if I was interested in joining a group of people that travel sometimes to assist with opening new facilities for my company and I accepted. I just came back from my first trip yesterday and want to buy a GMT watch to remember the first trip.

While I was there, I visited a local AD and put my name down for a blue/blk bezel rolex gmt but it'll be About 3 years and I want to get something in the meantime.

I really like the spirit Zulu from longines with green bezel. Looked at white dial tudor gmt.
What are some other cool gmt watches under 4k pre-owned?

Apriciate all the feedback guys
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Hi Horonut,

Congratulations on your new role and your first successful trip! It sounds like an exciting opportunity, and getting a GMT watch to commemorate it is a fantastic idea.
Since you're looking for a cool GMT watch under $4K pre-owned, here are my suggestions:

  1. Longines Spirit Zulu Time - As you mentioned, the green bezel version is a great choice. Longines is known for its quality and heritage, and the Spirit Zulu Time is no exception.
  2. Tudor Black Bay GMT - The white dial version you looked at is a solid option. Tudor offers excellent value, robust build quality, and a stylish design.
  3. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT - While you might need to shop around to find one under $4K pre-owned, it's a fantastic watch with a lot of presence and functionality.
  4. Grand Seiko SBGM221 - Known for its impeccable finishing and craftsmanship, the Grand Seiko GMT is a beautiful option with a classic look.
  5. Oris Aquis GMT - Oris offers great bang for your buck, and the Aquis GMT combines robust diving capabilities with GMT functionality.
  6. Montblanc 1858 Geosphere - If you're looking for something a bit different, the Geosphere has a unique design with dual hemisphere world time displays.
  7. Breitling Avenger II GMT - Another sturdy and stylish option, Breitling's Avenger II GMT offers a bold look and reliable performance.
  8. Sinn 857 UTC - Sinn is known for its tough, no-nonsense tool watches, and the 857 UTC is a fantastic GMT option with a utilitarian design.
Good luck with your search! Let us know what you decide on, and enjoy your travels!
 
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The opaline dial Tudor would get my vote. Eggshell Grand Seiko in this thread is also a stunner. Congrats by the way!
 
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rado63 said:
I guess your point is that Breitling should charge less for a watch with a Sellita movement. I believe the current Breitling Caliber 32 is the movement in the Chronomat 40mm GMT and that movement is an ETA based 2393-2 movement. Either Sellita or ETA, may be a COSC certified movement. But I suppose at the MSRP $6150 USD the watch should have a greater power reserve than 42 hours and should have anti magnetic components and the watch should have a higher grade of materials on the dials and indices as well as possible bracelet improvements.
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It's an SW330. ETA doesn't make 2893s anymore, nor do they sell them commercially to brands outside Swatch. It's actually extra pathetic that Breitling isn't even bothering to use the new SW330-2, which has a longer mainspring and 56 hour power reserve.

Formex is using that exact same COSC SW330 (theirs is the -2) in the $2,100 Reef GMT. If the argument is Breitling steel costs $4,000 more than Formex steel - yeah I don't buy it. What I see there is a Gigaton of profit margin for Breitling. They make Tag Heuer prices look reasonable.

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Christopher Ward makes some very nice GMT watches that wont break the budget while waiting on your more expensive GMT.

C65 Aquitaine GMT | Christopher Ward

Buy C65 Aquitaine GMT at Christopher Ward.
www.christopherward.com www.christopherward.com



C63 Sealander GMT 36 | Christopher Ward

Buy C63 Sealander GMT 36 at Christopher Ward.
www.christopherward.com www.christopherward.com



For just some total fun and a great look, Seiko's GMT 5 series is pretty cool.

 
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