Rolex GMT-Master II alternatives
A 40 mm watch with a 24-hour hand and a two-color rotating bezel to track a second time zone. Alternatives here are GMT watches.
These 15 watches come from other brands, sit within 3 mm of a Rolex GMT-Master II reference in case size, and cost less than its $12,000 starting price. They're grouped by price, closest in size first, with one watch per brand in each group.
The Rolex GMT-Master II
| Reference | Case | Lug-to-lug | Water | List price | eBay median ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT-Master II 126710BLRO | 40 mm | 48.1 mm | 100 m | — | $26,705 |
| GMT-Master II 16710 | 40 mm | 47.7 mm | 100 m | — | $14,273 |
| GMT-Master II 116710LN | 40 mm | 48.2 mm | 100 m | — | $14,500 |
| GMT-Master II 126720VTNR | 40 mm | 48 mm | 100 m | $12,300 | $18,481 |
| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR | 40 mm | 48 mm | 100 m | $12,000 | $19,348 |
Under $500
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiko 5 Sports Field GMTvs the GMT-Master II 126720VTNR | 39.4 mm (−0.6) | 47.9 mm (−0.1) | 13.6 mm | 100 m | Automatic | $450 |
| Timex Q Timex GMT 38mmvs the GMT-Master II 126710BLRO | 38 mm (−2) | — | 12.5 mm | 50 m | — | $269 |
| Dan Henry 1963 Pilot GMT 'Pepsi'Microbrandvs the GMT-Master II 116710LN | 42.5 mm (+2.5) | 50 mm (+1.8) | 13.9 mm | 100 m | Automatic | $390 |
| Orient Kamasu GMTvs the GMT-Master II 116710LN | 42.8 mm (+2.8) | 49.5 mm (+1.3) | 13.4 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $495 |
$500 to $1,500
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldr Odyssey HorizonMicrobrandvs the GMT-Master II 126720VTNR | 40 mm (same) | 48 mm (same) | 13 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $799 |
| Seiko Presage Style60's GMTvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 40.8 mm (+0.8) | 47 mm (−0.7) | 13 mm | 50 m | Automatic | $650 |
| Lorier Hyperion GMTMicrobrandvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 39 mm (−1) | 46 mm (−1.7) | 12.2 mm | 100 m | Automatic | $799 |
$1,500 to $5,000
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 40mmMicrobrandvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 40 mm (same) | 47.5 mm (−0.2) | 11.7 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $1,675 |
| Monta Skyquest, Black Dial, Blue/Red Aluminum BezelMicrobrandvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 40.7 mm (+0.7) | 47.4 mm (−0.3) | 11.8 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $2,435 |
| Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mmvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 39 mm (−1) | 47 mm (−0.7) | 13.5 mm | 100 m | Automatic | $3,150 |
| Grand Seiko Sport 9F GMTvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 39 mm (−1) | 45.9 mm (−1.8) | 12.3 mm | 200 m | Quartz | $3,700 |
| Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver's GMTvs the GMT-Master II 116710LN | 42 mm (+2) | 48.6 mm (+0.4) | 12.9 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $1,500 |
$5,000 and up
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Northflag GMTvs the GMT-Master II 116710LN | 40 mm (same) | 48.8 mm (+0.6) | 12.7 mm | 100 m | Automatic | $5,525 |
| Grand Seiko Elegance GMTvs the GMT-Master II 16710 | 39.5 mm (−0.5) | 46.9 mm (−0.8) | 13.7 mm | — | Automatic | $5,400 |
| Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M GMT Worldtimer 43vs the GMT-Master II 116710LN | 43 mm (+3) | 50.3 mm (+2.1) | 14.1 mm | 150 m | Automatic | $11,200 |
List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars where published. Differences in brackets are against the closest Rolex GMT-Master II reference by size. Check lug-to-lug against your wrist with the fit finder.
Questions
- What is the best affordable alternative to the Rolex GMT-Master II?
- By size, the closest under $1,500 in our catalog is the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023 at $450: 39.4 mm across against 40 mm for the 126720VTNR, with a 47.9 mm lug-to-lug.
- Is there a Rolex GMT-Master II alternative under $500?
- Yes. The Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023 lists at $450 and is 39.4 mm across, water-resistant to 100 m. 4 of the watches on this page cost under $500.
- How much does the Rolex GMT-Master II cost?
- In our catalog, Rolex GMT-Master II references start at $12,000 list price. On eBay, the 126720VTNR has a median asking price of $18,481 across 188 live listings.