Our pick of 6 great GMT watches that are great alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II
Let's face it. You won't be able to walk into a Rolex boutique and walk out with any variant of the super-hyped GMT-Master II. Not likely anyway. To get full retail from an authorized dealer, you will have to spend time and money on other items to build a relationship with that dealer. So what should one do? Well, here are our picks for 6 great GMT high quality watches replica that are replacements.
Our pick of 6 great GMT watches that are great alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II The Rolex GMT-Master II is the cornerstone of the Rolex sports watch world. It's well built and well designed. It's very robust and shows 2 timezones at a glance. This is a great watch, if it's a little boring and unimaginative. Wearing a Rolex is pretty much outdated these days. Although due to the hype, it is in very high demand. Even this year's new Destro GMT-Master II, which some call the Sprite, is an underwhelming watch. Apart from rotating the dial on the regular model, the novelty is achieved with little effort. Yes, a new green and black bezel and date ring.
Of course, we urge you not to buy at high prices from the secondary market. So our best advice is, unless you already have a good relationship with AD, forget about the GMT-Master II and consider other options. When we started investigating, there were many. Here are our recommendations for 6 alternatives that might even be better than the hyper-hyped Rolex GMT-Master II. Of course, there is no particular order.
Tudor Black Bay GMT SGD
We start with our stable partner Tudor. We were hesitant to include the Tudor Black Bay GMT replica swiss watches in the model, as the reality is that most Black Bay models are also increasingly difficult to source without being placed on the waitlist and their attendant requirements for a relationship with an authorized dealer. But the Black Bay GMT is such a compelling alternative to the GMT-Master II that this list seems incomplete without it.
It matches its big brother (or sister, nicknamed Batgirl for the GMT-Master II with the Jubilee bracelet) point-to-point. In terms of design, build quality, aesthetics. In fact, the "Pepsi" BB GMT is very close to the Pepsi GMT-Master II, and the linked article is indeed a comparative review.
Chopard L.U.C GMT One Our next recommendation is Chopard. One of the L.U.C series, launched in 2020 as part of the L.U.C Anniversary Celebration. The watch is not brand new, but the aesthetics and case materials are. The case is ceramic titanium – made by subjecting the surface layer of grade 5 titanium to extreme temperatures, effectively oxidizing it and imparting corrosion resistance and hardness-increasing properties to increase the hardness of this famously lightweight metal.
The movement is designed and machined to Haute Horlogerie standards. The finishes on the Calibre L.U.C 01.10-L are worthy of a high-end creation, with Côtes de Genève across the bridges and winding rotor, polished screw heads, beveled and polished edges, and a circular-grained mainplate. very good.
In our review, we were impressed with the L.U.C GMT One Black. This is a watch built for the modern traveler. It's clean, easy to read, rainproof, scratch-resistant and lightweight - all features a sojourner could possibly need. Of course, there's the handsome design as well as the superb craftsmanship and neat extras. While the L.U.C GMT One Black doesn't change any watchmaking paradigms, it's also far from just another general-purpose GMT watch. All credit to Chopard for experimenting with new design languages and exotic case materials.
Bell & Ross BR05 GMT Bell & Ross joins the ranks of offering sporty steel wholesale replica watches with the introduction of the BR05 collection. From this very beautiful series was born GMT. The BR05 GMT is available in two strap options, both equally striking, but our choice is the steel bracelet on the rubber strap.
The BR05 GMT is such a beautiful watch that its aesthetics are attractive enough to go out and buy. Unless you really don't like squares, the BR05 GMT is fine. The finishing and craftsmanship are spot on, especially considering its affordable price tag. And that in itself is an advantage. When traveling, don't want to grab attention with a recognizable Rolex on your wrist. If a person scratches a Rolex, Nautilus or Royal Oak during the hectic moments of travel, it is heartbreaking. So the BR05 GMT is perfect. Stylish, but won't attract the attention of shady types. And able to withstand the rigours of travel, and at an affordable price, it doesn't require handling with kid gloves. The travel watch is well balanced. We believe that.
Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT Another non-circular watch on this list. The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT, as the name suggests, combines two chronographs controlled by an ultra-thin column wheel with GMT functionality, making it a powerful travel watch. The movement is designed and manufactured in-house, and the winding task is accomplished through the innovative use of a peripheral rotor without obstructing what one can see from the aesthetics of the movement on the case back.
Seiko SBGM221 Iconic Grand Seiko. We reviewed an early double-signature version in detail in 2019, SBGM003, as shown below. Both are identical except for the original model with both Grand Seiko and Seiko signatures on the dial. The bottom of the current model is cluttered after the brand decided to move the Grand Seiko luxury replica watches logo to replace the 12-digit Seiko logo. Other than that, no major changes have been made.
The original SBGM003 was one of the watches that brought Grand Seiko to the world stage. Superior case design and finishing as well as the design value of hands and indexes are the hallmarks that make the Grand Seiko a heavyweight in today's market. Caliber 9S66 has been well thought out to be a robust movement with a level of finishing above the absolute demands of engineering use. The result is a movement that is well done and looks great. Not an ultra-high-end finish, but neither is the retail asking price. The intrinsic value of Grand Seiko lies in the finishing of the case, dial, hands and indexes. These are specially treated with a high-quality zaratsu finish on the surface.
Greubel Forsey GMT Sport Last but definitely not least is this Greubel Forsey GMT Sport. Its price is by far the highest. We would never infer this to be an expensive watch by saying this, although there is no denying the retail price is a fortune. However, we think Greubel Forsey deserves its price tag for the exceptional quality it stands for. The reason we included it on this list is to show that it is indeed possible to think outside the box of a GMT watch and get a watch that is full of passion and intelligence.
The GMT Sport is innovative in design, with the spectacular layout of the dial, and even the shape of the case, an example of how one should apply their wits to an age-old question. and finishing. Wow! In any measurement of movement finishing, we find Greubel Forseys at the very top of the chart. GMT Sport is there. Impeccable.replica Grand Seiko Elegance
As we said in our original review, the Greubel Forsey GMT Sport will be polarizing. Some people will love this unique shape from the start. Some people will love it with familiarity (like us!), while others will hate it. But all watch lovers who revel in finishing have no choice but to fall in love with finishing. Absolute top.
concluding thoughts
The GMT-Master is an extraordinary watch, but by no means perfect. While it's the Holy Grail for many, we don't think this is a watch to be commended. Granted, the model has a long history, originating from Rolex's partnership with Pan Am for pilots on transcontinental flights. Granted, the manufacturing engineering is state-of-the-art for a mass-produced watch. Quality control is at an extremely high level. Rolex chronometer specifications specify a deviation of +/- 1 second per day. But Rolex is not a haute horlogerie. Finishing is at a high engineering level at best. There is no obvious embellishment or passion for high craftsmanship in the product. There are few innovative or ingenious ideas other than solving engineering problems. As a very basic 3-hand automatic movement with date and a separate 24-hour hand for GMT, it's almost as simple as it gets.
With the exception of the stablemate Tudor Black Bay GMT, all other watches beat the GMT-Master II in terms of design innovation, movement and most importantly finishing. The other 5 on our list offer a convincing plea that watches are the product of passion and pride. And, due to the lack of hype, these models are more readily available than Rolexes. Except maybe Greubel Forsey. Not because of the hype. But because it's a limited edition, there are only 11 pieces, and it's all said and done.
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