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I have always loved the Sinn U2, so if I can’t think of anything more interesting, that’s going to be the next watch. Has anyone got any thoughts or ideas?
The criteria are pretty simple.
Diver
Bracelet
GMT
2-3 grand, used is fine.
Tudor?
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Yeah, that’s got to be in the list hasn’t it.Originally Posted by RAFF
Probably not Tudor GMT as it doesn't have a dive bezel.
Perhaps Omega? The 2535.80.00 is a discontinued one and can be picked up £2.5-3k.
Grand Seiko - SBGE001 / 201 would be about within range. Cracking watches, spring drive accuracy, and a little off the norm?
If you are looking for traveller GMT nothing is better then Omega 2538.
There gazillions office GMT divers that use eta2893 movement.
All good thought folks, that Grand Seiko is gorgeous, but would be dinged to hell after half an hour on my wrist!
Oris Aquis GMT? £2k new on bracelet.
Has a 24hr bi-directional bezel so not strictly a diver.
I should have said diver style rather than 100% diver spec. I like Oris, but I’d have to get a used one, the price falls so much on resale.
The bezel is pretty unusual in being sapphire, so should be pretty much undingable!
That sounds promising, thanks very much, I’m off to google.....
Tudor GMT is the one to go for...
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Another vote for the Aquis gmt. I think it's good value. Get one and enjoy it.
If you're willing to consider micro brands what about the Zelos Horizon GMT, well under budget and available in a variety of colours.
A couple of other options using the same ETA 2893-2 could be the Bell & Ross BR V2-93 GMT or the Breitling Avenger II GMT.
There’s a lovely Tag GMT on SC
Would definitely consider the Omega GMT Great White. They are stunning
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For me, this is the best looking watch Grand Seiko have released. Would be surprised to see one in the £2-3k range, even used. If so would be a no brainer (for me)Grand Seiko - SBGE001 / 201 would be about within range. Cracking watches, spring drive accuracy, and a little off the norm?
Ulysse Nardin GMT if you could find one in budget.
Looks fantastic to me.
https://www.jomashop.com/ulysse-nardin-watch-3343126-91.html
Perhaps something different......
https://www.mappinandwebb.com/Baume-...SABEgLYA_D_BwE
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
agreed - much prefer this than a Tudor GMT :)
I doubt you'd get a grand seiko but you probably would get a SBDB001 or 011
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Just remembered another one - IWC Pilot UTC. I tried it at watchmaker’s few weeks ago - lovely watch.
I thought the same. Good luck finding one of those for 2-3k and if you find some buy two, I'll want the other!
Agree.
One of GS’s best.
Although the UN isn’t strictly a dive watch they do have decent water resistance and if you choose the style wisely are ‘sporty’ looking.
Wonderfully easy to read and operate.
I lusted after the GS but prices seem very strong and too rich for me. there was an older version in SC a few months back that dropped off the bottom of the page and didn’t resurface so may still be about. Iirc that might have been in budget.
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Laco Frankfrut GMT?
Not sure why they characterise it as a pilot's watch given it's basically a supercompressor with a 200M WR...
All of the recent sales listings on watchpatrol, watchrecon etc have been just over $3k, or around €3k, so I think £2.5k upwards should be about right. The difficulty is finding them, as they're not at all common watches. There's a European one listed on C24 at equivalent £3,190, which allowing for the C24 fees plus negotiation room is about expected.
Nice watch there!Laco Frankfrut GMT?
Not sure why they characterise it as a pilot's watch given it's basically a supercompressor with a 200M WR...
I was going to say Sinn, several to choose from I think
VERY nice.Grand Seiko - SBGE001 / 201 would be about within range. Cracking watches, spring drive accuracy, and a little off the norm?
Just keep with the Sinn U2 Black
Dreadnought Voyager? Less than a third of the top end of your budget new, way less if used.
https://www.timefactors.com/dreadnoughtvoyager.htm
F.T.F.A.
+1 - the underlying reason is the movement. A lot of the watches mentioned have a 2893 which is not a true GMT and in my opinion is a pain in the ass and not worth paying $$$$ for. The best value GMT Diver is the DN Voyager and frankly it looks better than the other Divers here. Unless you want to step up, get creative and try and get something with a proper GMT movement.
I was surprised to find out today there is now a Powermatic 80 variation that is a Traveller GMT - you find it in Certina, Mido and Tissot (hamilton?) - for people on more of a budget.
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Just keep with the Sinn U2 Black
I think that might be the grail. Love it.
What on earth is the point of a divers watch that can't be used as a divers watch?
Mühle Glashütte Seebataillon GMT perhaps?
I've always liked this one - reviewed HERE.
Nice to see a watch with the bezel numbering the correct way!
I literally just bought one about 15 minutes ago!
Good call
Simon
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