The 8 Best GMT Watches For Travel (2024 Guide)

Whether you credit Glycine or Rolex for creating the first purpose built travel watch, GMT watches have soared in popularity as of late with fresh, 4-handed takes popping up in the catalogs of microbrands and heritage brands alike. In this buyers guide we’re going to explore the high-flying world of GMT watches starting with a few wallet friendly budget picks and working our way up to some serious heavy hitters — all GMT watches prime for travel.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Q Timex GMT 38mm
04:24 Seiko 5 Sports SSK001 GMT
06:58 Lorier Hyperion Series II
09:44 Mido Ocean Star GMT (Pepsi)
12:01 Monta Skyquest 24HR w/Date
14:51 Grand Seiko SBGN027
17:06 Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm
19:19 Tudor Black Bay GMT
21:30 Conclusion

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[jckbquck]

I just bought the Longines Spirit Zulu 39 mm with green/black/gold dial and brown leather band. It is absolutely gorgeous!

Very nice video, by the way! Kudos!

[MDSkai]

Zulu Time by far! Especially the green/anthracite

[GarbageGoober.]

I have the Tudor BB GMT with the white dial. Wasn’t sure which color dial o was going to get but after seeing the watches in person, the white dial wins no contest. The opal color gives the white some warmth and really makes the red and blue on the bezel pop. The black is well…just matte black. Doesn’t add much.

[Nachovalenti]

My favourite one is the Tudor GMT, but with black dial. Many thanks for a great video.

[bigbodykarate]

the grand seiko quarts gmt can be picked up in the grey market for anywhere between 1200 - 2000 bucks . its a steal for any price under 2k, the finishing is top Level and seiko Quarts are some of the best in the industry if not THE best .

[cliffwheeler]

I can personally recommend the Tag Heuer Formula One Calibre 7 GMT. I purchased it nine years ago and it’s just returned from Tag after service looking brand new again. Great looking watch with a blue-black bezel, amazing lume and super accurate performance, +2 seconds a day.

[ianforber]

The microbrand GMT I would go for is the Farer GMT with the blue dial. Great watch for the price. Hard to differentiate between the Zulu time and the Grand Seiko. I’d probably go for the Zulu unless I was travelling a lot in which case I’d go for the GS because I wouldn’t have to worry about it gaining or losing time.

[cheesychester]

Awesome video. Cool to see Monta in here. I own a new Oceanking and am a huge fan of the brand.

[barryscott]

I bought an opaline Tudor gmt about 6 days ago. By far the most expensive watch I’ve bought. I absolutely love it. Is it accurate? In 6 days its now only 5 seconds fast, so less than 1 second per day. It’s really gorgeous too

[Frank-qspe]

This review was excellent, I am all in on the Tudor black bay pro and I like the GS quartz GMT. I only wish GS had made the gmt hand yellow in color.

[russelaceto]

I have had the new Charlie Paris Concordia GMT for a couple months now and it is great. It just makes sense and has largely become my daily wearer.

[richardwarren]

Great lineup. I have the Grand Seiko SBGN027 and the Monta Skyquest GMT and they are both phenomenal.

[michaelbrisbane]

Tudor BB GMT Opaline is my next purchase for sure.

[tschoy]

I have Longines Zulu Time (Green) and Seiko SSK003. I love Longines the most. Tudor is the third one but at the higher price.

[robertl]

Divers watches always cracks me up. Nobody uses these for going below 50m. Nobody. I've only seen 1 or 2 people in the past 5 years claim online they go below 100m more than once a year.

[anthonycolbourne]

I especially like the subtle GMT hour indications on the Mido model... if the 24 hour numbers are large, I think I would find it confusing trying to switch frequently from one time zone indication to the other.

[speedmaster]

I don’t care much about the Mido brand but now is paying attention after seeing its up close look.

[Dehan.Y]

The new Seiko SSK023 is a great travel GMT too and it looks closer to the Grand Seiko GMT

[dorotheeluka]

Tudor BB GMT S&G with leather strap. I love it.

[JuanOrtiz-ttlv]

I liked that Lorier Hyperion! Very nice, travelers GMT and good price