Suggestions for a cheap GMT?

[Raffe]

Friend of mines asked me about a cheap automatic GMT, steel with bracelet, max £400. He has a Rolex GMT but wants something he can wear when frequently travelling to emerging market countries.

I showed him a Seiko Sportura Kinetic, which he liked - but he would really want an automatic. We looked at Steinhart and he doesn't like the idea of hommage, so anyone a suggestion?

[burnsey66]

http://www.timefactors.com/speedbird.htm

£150 above budget, or possibly cheaper via a WTB?

Nothing else comes close for VFM and it's pretty cool. Most non-watchie's wouldn't have a clue where the styling came from either, so wouldn't be seen as a homage.

[BrianR]

How about an Orient Star GMT?

http://www.watches88.com/pd-orient-s...-sdj00001b.cfm

[PJ S]

http://www.chrono24.com/en/poljot/vo...-id2261826.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/bulova/ac...-id2148153.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/hamilton/...-id2404949.htm
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008G4WI0C/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008VBUYN8/ – black dial model also available

[Tam]

Did the Seiko Alpinist come in a GMT version?

[Chris W]

How about this:

Orient Automatic Diving Sports GMT FFE06001B0

Looks good value for £102!

[PJ S]

Did the Seiko Alpinist come in a GMT version?

Yes, SBCJ019, 021, etc – but they used the 8F movement, which being an F makes it quartz.
The SARB059 is non-GMT but with the 6R15 automatic movement.

[Kamakazie!]

I like my Techne Goshawk. Looks good, keeps decent time and is in budget.

[Raffe]

Thanks, great suggestions. Will discuss with my friend.