Pepsi alternative

[Chris_X]

Wondering what people recommend as an "affordable" (i.e. sub-£1k) alternative to a Pepsi GMT. I can only think of a Steinhart, but wondering if there are other micro-brands I might not have heard or forgotten about.

Thanks

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[minskii]

The Lorier Hyperion is pretty nice, here’s a pic of my old one.



Check out the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT too.

[Idontgram]

Two spring to mind

Yema superman GMT
Baltic aquascaphe GMT (more orangina than Pepsi)

I’m sure there are lots of others

EDIT: late on the Baltic

[tommyzzj]

WMT makes excellent (vintage) Rolex homages :P

another vote for baltic / Lorier too

[RichS]

Got to be Steinhart in there too. They have a huge selection as well (Pepsi, coke, root beer, 1655, 39mm, 42mm).
All for well under a grand and with Swiss movements.
I should add that I have never owned one, but frequently tempted.


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[JPE]

This is one alternative:

DAVOSA GMT REVIEW

Actually I got contacted by people at Davosa because of that review. They thought it was a bit harsh.

But hey, that watch has some issues and I honestly documented them. The "GMT" movement in that makes zero sense to me but visually it's pretty good looking watch which resembles a lot of Rolex 1675.

[sweets]

It is not available in Pepsi colours, but the Mido Ocean Star GMT gives you Rolex-like Traveller GMT functionality for comfortably under a grand.

[Darklel]

I've owned a few microbrands, but few came close to Steinhart. I'd definitely recommend it!


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[walkerwek1958]

I`m a big fan of Steinhart, not the type of watch I like to wear but having worked on a few I'm impressed with the quality of the cases and bracelets, they really highlight how grossly overpriced the Rolex stuff is! Last one I handled had a very unusual movement fault ( hairspring not secured tightly into the stud) but I can`t blame Steinhart for that.

My only complaint is the fact that they refused to supply me with a glass gasket that had cracked due to materials failure, I ended up using a generic that had to be trimmed to fit.....not ideal.

[Bonny Marco]

Bamford watches do a pepsi GMT for £1,250

https://bamfordlondon.com/collection...s/gmt-heritage

It's above your budget but Goldsmiths do them and discount codes are available...

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[Idontgram]

It is not available in Pepsi colours, but the Mido Ocean Star GMT gives you Rolex-like Traveller GMT functionality for comfortably under a grand.

I genuinely thought that movement was going to be taken up by more swatch brands.

Also, I can’t believe that mido still don’t have a UK presence.

[sweets]

I genuinely thought that movement was going to be taken up by more swatch brands.

Also, I can’t believe that mido still don’t have a UK presence.

I made a comment on one of Mido's instagram posts about lack of UK dealers, and they replied that I could expect changes to that quite soon, so maybe they will.....

[Routers]

If you can put up with quartz accuracy then the BFK Pepsi is worth looking at.

[stix]

Although not a Pepsi but a Coke, this Certina is a genuine GMT for under a grand. Only real drawback might be it's size but otherwise, great value and with it's own identity:

• https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...-429-11-051-00

[RAJEN]

This would get my vote any day of the week over all alternatives mentioned.

[Chris_X]

This would get my vote any day of the week over all alternatives mentioned.

What is it?

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[RAJEN]

What is it?

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I think it is San Martin without the logo. Bought it from WR watches. Ofcourse the strap is something I put on.

[AlwaysAlba]

OK so not a micro brand but search for the Rotary Henley gmt, £150 at H Samuel.