8 Best GMT Watches for Men: The Perfect Travel Companions

GMT watches are perfect for men who like to travel. They can be used to track two time zones at once, which is really helpful when you’re crossing time zones or trying to stay on schedule during a trip.

In this article, we will discuss 8 of the best GMT watches for men. We’ll talk about the features and benefits of each watch, so that you can find the perfect one for your needs. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated dress watch or something more rugged and sporty, we have you covered!

Bell & Ross BR V2-93 GMT Blue

This watch is the perfect choice for men who want a sophisticated GMT watch with a sporty twist. The Bell & Ross BR V-93 GMT Blue features a stainless steel case and blue dial, which are both stylish and practical. The watch also has a date window, as well as a 24-hour hand that can be used to track another time zone. The date appears discreetly in a round window at 4:30, and the seconds hand’s airplane-shaped counterweight subtly references the brand’s devotion to aviation-inspired design.

• Price: $3,500
• Reference: BRV293-BLU-ST
• Case Size: 41mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100m
• Movement: Automatic Caliber BR-CAL.303

Bremont Supermarine Supermarine Descent II

The Supermarine Descent II from Bremont is the perfect watch for those who love the ocean. The watch is water resistant to 500 meters, and features a unidirectional dive bezel as well as a date window. The case is made of stainless steel, and the dial comes in either black or blue. The hands and markers are luminous, making it easy to read in low light conditions. The three-part “Trip-Tick” case features an automatic helium-release valve and protects the automatic movement inside, Bremont’s Caliber BE-93-2AV, which has earned a COSC chronometer certification and stores 42 hours of fully wound running autonomy..

• Price: $4,995
• Case Size: 43mm
• Case Height: 16.5mm
• Lug to Lug: 51mm
• Lug Width: 22mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 500 meters
• Movement: Automatic Caliber BE-93-2AV

Bulgari Aluminium GMT

The Bulgari Aluminium GMT is a sporty and modern take on the GMT watch. The case is made of brushed and polished aluminum, and the dial comes in either black or blue. The hands and markers are luminous, making it easy to read in low light conditions. Inside its border, surrounding the blue dial is a two-tone 24-hour scale in red and blue that is used in concert with the central red-tipped GMT hand to set the time in the wearer’s home city or any other chosen time zone. The three-part “Trip-Tick” construction of the case ensures that it is water resistant to 100 meters.

• Price: $3,500
• Reference: 103554
• Case Size: 40mm
• Case Height: 9.7mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Movement: Automatic Bulgari B192

Grand Seiko Elegance GMT SBGJ249 Four Seasons “Summer”

Grand Seiko is a Japanese watch brand that needs no introduction. The Elegance GMT SBGJ249 Four Seasons “Summer” is a stunning watch with a blue dial and bezel, reminiscent of the summer sky. A dark blue central hand for a second time zone points to an inner 24-hour scale, joining the hallmark Grand Seiko “razor” hands for the local time. A self-winding movement with a 65-hour power reserve beats inside the 39mm steel case, which bears Grand Seiko’s renowned Zaratsu polished finishing. 

• Price: $6,800
• Reference: SBGJ249 
• Case Size: 39mm
• Case Height: 14.1mm
• Lug Width: 19mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 30m
• Movement: Automatic Caliber 9S86

Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT

The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT is a 45mm watch with a black ceramic case, bezel, and crown. The dial has a “Clous de Paris” guilloche center with applied indices. The skeletonized dial, a hallmark of the Big Bang series, is designed to display two time zones at once, both on 12-hour scales, and features a day-night ring for an easy reading of the home time in AM/PM format. The chronograph-style push-buttons advance the hour hand forward or backward in hourly increments to set the local time independently of the other hands, including the GMT pointer, and a safety mechanism prevents both pushers from being accidentally operated at once. 

• Price: $24,100
• Reference: 471.QL.7127.RX
• Case Size: 45mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100m
• Movement: Automatic Caliber HUB1251 Unico

Longines Spirit Zulu Time

This Zulu Time from Longines is another great option for those looking for a GMT watch. It features a black PVD-coated stainless steel case with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and is powered by the Swiss brand’s automatic Caliber L844 movement with 64 hours of power reserve. The watch’s 42-mm steel case houses a new proprietary movement that allows independent adjustment of both the traditional hour hand and the GMT hand. The dial has a date window at 6 o’clock, Super-LumiNova on the hands and indexes, and a 24-hour inner bezel that can be rotated.

• Price: $2,950
• Reference: L3.812.4.93.2
• Case Size: 42mm
• Case Height: 13.9mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100me
• Movement: Automatic Caliber L844

TAG Heuer Autavia 60th Anniversary GMT Three Hands

The TAG Heuer Autavia 60th Anniversary GMT Three Hands is a modern update of the brand’s iconic 1960s watch. The vintage-inspired timepiece has a black dial with white hands and indexes, a red 24-hour hand, and a date window at the three o’clock position. The 42-mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses the automatic Caliber 7 COSC GMT. The sunray blue dial hosts vintage-style Arabic hour numerals, a railroad-track minutes circle, and a central GMT hand in pleasingly contrasting orange. The 24-hour scale is inscribed on a gradient blue-to-black ceramic bezel. 

• Price: $4,200
• Reference: 17381995
• Case Size: 42mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 m
• Movement: Automatic Caliber 7 COSC GMT

Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish and functional GMT watch. The watch features a black dial with white hands and indexes, a red 24-hour hand, and a date window at the three o’clock position. The 42-mm steel case is water-resistant to 200 meters. The colors on the rotating 24-hour bezel are darker than those on its Rolex cousin, more of an burgundy-and-indigo than a gleaming red-and-blue. The self-winding movement inside, Caliber MT5652, has been COSC-certified as a chronometer.

• Price: $4,174
• Reference: M79830RB-0001
• Case Size: 41mm
• Case Height: 15mm
• Lug to Lug: 50mm
• Lug Width: 22mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 200 m
• Movement: Automatic Caliber MT5652

Conclusion

While we can’t choose the perfect watch for you, we hope that this guide has helped to give you an idea of what to look for when shopping for a GMT watch. As always, if you have any questions or need help finding the perfect timepiece for your needs, our team is here to assist.