GMT watches are popular timepieces as the GMT function is very practical for people who travel a lot or work where syncing different time zones is essential.This movement complication is also more sophisticated than a straightforward time-telling watch, and usually these watches are a bit more expensive. However, the market is evolving and as always, we’re here to dig up some excellent GMT watches under $500 – including some with automatic movements.
Let us present (in our humble opinion) the best GMT watches under $500!
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Sternglas Taiga GMT Vintage
Specs:
- Movement: Quartz
- Caliber: Ronda 505.24H
- Case Width: 42 mm
- Lug-to-Lug: 52 mm
- Lug Width: 20 mm
The Sternglas Taiga GMT is a minimalist timepiece with a field watch aesthetic. The Taiga GMT provides excellent utility for regular travelers with an extra time zone and easy readability. The sturdy watch is also perfect for outdoor activities thanks to its 10 ATM water resistance and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
The watch has a particularly striking appearance thanks to the tougher construction and the sandblasted case. A second time zone can be shown using the 24-hour GMT hand, which is easy to read thanks to the popping yellow GMT hand. Our favorite part is the wild map engraved on the back of the case.
Victorinox FieldForce Classic GMT
Specs:
- Movement: Quartz
- Case Width: 42 mm
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 m
Specs:
- Movement: Quartz
- Case Width: 42 mm
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 m
The Victorinox FieldForce Classic GMT has a distinctly masculine personality due to its aesthetics and cutting-edge capabilities. It’s born to be the perfect companion in exploring new terrain anytime, anywhere. It accurately tracks two different global time zones concurrently and independently due to the skillfully incorporated GMT capability. High readability is guaranteed by the curved numerals and sunray brushed finish dial.
Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT
Specs:
- Movement: Quartz
- Case Width: 39 mm
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 m
Timex looked to the past, and by incorporating the stylized W from the Waterbury Watch Company emblem on the dial, crown, and second hand, they’re paying respect to their first watch line. With its beautifully polished surfaces and thoughtful use of watchmaking creativity, this watch demonstrates dedication to workmanship and detail. The watch can track a second time zone thanks to a fourth hand on the dial, which is a remarkably useful feature for people who travel and use multiple time zones frequently. A very budget friendly option where you’re still not making compromises when it comes to quality!
Undone Aero Worldtimer Doolittle
Specs:
- Movement: Automatic
- Caliber: NH35
- Power Reserve: 41 hours
- Case Width: 40 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 m
Relive the sensation of awe, daring, and inventive spirit that the pilots, engineers, watchmakers, and travelers of the past shared as they advanced watchmaking and aviation technology beyond futuristic designs. The AERO Worldtimer from UNDONE adds the iconic GMT functionality to the new AERO collection’s makeover. The result is an exciting balance of modern and vintage design, and we absolutely love it.
Seiko 5 SSK003
Specs:
- Movement: Automatic
- Caliber: 4r34
- Power Reserve: 41 hours
- Case Width: 42.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 46 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 m
The Seiko 5 SSK003 is a timepiece with a straight-to-the-point design. Functionality takes priority: the 42.5 mm case width is perfect for most wrist sizes, the crown is moved to the 4 o’clock position to enable flexible wrist movement. The red GMT hand pops visible against the dark blue dial. Overall visibility is great of course as we’re talking about a dive watch after all, which can be easily dressed up and down to suit different events and situations.
Citizen Promaster GMT
Specs:
- Movement: Eco-Drive
- Caliber: B877 (Powered by Light)
- Case Width: 44 mm
- Lug Width: 21.5 mm
Citizen’s Promaster GMT Diver is a watch with a bold design. Bright orange accents stand out against the black face and bezel, stainless steel band. With features like dual time zones, an anti-reflective sapphire crystal display, dive-grade bright hands and markers, and the unique Eco-Drive technology, fashion meets functionality. Anyone wishing to explore the depths without sacrificing personal flair will find it to be the ideal timepiece.
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