Watch Almanac

Best gmt watches under $5,000

We've measured 20 current gmt watches that list at $5,000 or less, from 13 brands. These 12 are the ones most listed for sale on eBay right now, one per collection, a rough guide to what people actually buy. Each comes with the numbers that decide how it wears.

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  1. Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style GMT SSK003

    1.Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style GMT SSK003

    $495 list · $495 median on eBay (31 listed) · 42.5 mm case

    Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13.6 mm thick.

  2. Grand Seiko Sport 9F GMT SBGN027

    2.Grand Seiko Sport 9F GMT SBGN027

    $3,700 list · $3,461 median on eBay (26 listed) · 39 mm case

    Quartz, 200 m water resistance, a 45.9 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 12.3 mm thick.

  3. Seiko Presage Style60's GMT SSK009

    3.Seiko Presage Style60's GMT SSK009

    $650 list · $695 median on eBay (13 listed) · 40.8 mm case

    Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 50 m water resistance, a 47 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13 mm thick.

  4. Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT SPB381

    4.Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT SPB381

    $1,500 list · $1,500 median on eBay (12 listed) · 42 mm case

    Automatic with 72 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 48.6 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 12.9 mm thick.

  5. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm L3.812.4.63.6

    5.Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm L3.812.4.63.6

    $3,550 list · $2,650 median on eBay (10 listed) · 42 mm case

    Automatic with 72 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 49.2 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7" to 8.25" wrists, 13.9 mm thick.

  6. Orient Kamasu GMT RA-BC0001B30B

    6.Orient Kamasu GMT RA-BC0001B30B

    $495 list · $431 median on eBay (6 listed) · 42.8 mm case

    Automatic with 40 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 49.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7" to 8.25" wrists, 13.4 mm thick.

  7. 7.Timex Q Timex GMT 38mm TW2V38000

    $269 list · 38 mm case

    50 m water resistance, 12.5 mm thick. It's the cheapest here.

  8. 8.Dan Henry 1963 Pilot GMT 'Pepsi' DH63-K11Microbrand

    $390 list · 42.5 mm case

    Automatic with 40 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 50 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7" to 8.25" wrists, 13.9 mm thick.

  9. 9.Boldr Odyssey Horizon ODY-TI-40-H-BLMicrobrand

    $799 list · 40 mm case

    Automatic with 42 hours of reserve, 300 m water resistance, a 48 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 13 mm thick.

  10. 10.Lorier Hyperion GMT HYP3-BLK-DT-BRACMicrobrand

    $799 list · 39 mm case

    Automatic with 42 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 12.2 mm thick.

  11. 11.Citizen Series8 880 GMT NB6031-56E

    $1,525 list · 41 mm case

    Automatic with 50 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance.

  12. 12.Farer Lander IV GMT 36mm W-LCLMicrobrand

    $1,575 list · 36 mm case

    Automatic with 56 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 41.2 mm lug-to-lug that suits 5.75" to 6.75" wrists, 11 mm thick. It's the shortest lug-to-lug here.

Photos and eBay prices from live listings, updated daily. List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars.

Every GMT watch under $5,000 we've measured

WatchCaseLug-to-lugThickWaterList price
Timex Q Timex GMT 38mm TW2V3800038 mm—12.5 mm50 m$269
Dan Henry 1963 Pilot GMT 'Pepsi' DH63-K1142.5 mm50 mm13.9 mm100 m$390
Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK02339.4 mm47.9 mm13.6 mm100 m$450
Orient Kamasu GMT RA-BC0001B30B42.8 mm49.5 mm13.4 mm200 m$495
Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style GMT SSK00342.5 mm46 mm13.6 mm100 m$495
Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style GMT SSK00142.5 mm46 mm13.6 mm100 m$495
Seiko Presage Style60's GMT SSK00940.8 mm47 mm13 mm50 m$650
Boldr Odyssey Horizon ODY-TI-40-H-BL40 mm48 mm13 mm300 m$799
Lorier Hyperion GMT HYP3-BLK-DT-BRAC39 mm46 mm12.2 mm100 m$799
Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT SPB38142 mm48.6 mm12.9 mm200 m$1,500
Citizen Series8 880 GMT NB6031-56E41 mm——100 m$1,525
Farer Lander IV GMT 36mm W-LCL36 mm41.2 mm11 mm100 m$1,575
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT 39mm C63-39AGM4-S00B0-B039 mm45 mm11.3 mm150 m$1,620
Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 40mm C60-40AGM31S0BW0-B040 mm47.5 mm11.7 mm300 m$1,675
Monta Atlas 168CH00SB38.5 mm47 mm10.7 mm150 m$2,150
Monta Skyquest, Black Dial, Blue/Red Aluminum Bezel 167BK24ALBR40.7 mm47.4 mm11.8 mm300 m$2,435
Doxa SUB 250T GMT Professional 855.10.351.1040 mm42.9 mm10.8 mm250 m$2,790
Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm L3.802.4.63.639 mm47 mm13.5 mm100 m$3,150
Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm L3.812.4.63.642 mm49.2 mm13.9 mm100 m$3,550
Grand Seiko Sport 9F GMT SBGN02739 mm45.9 mm12.3 mm200 m$3,700

Questions

What is the best GMT watch under $5,000?
By how many are on the market right now, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style GMT SSK003 at $495. Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13.6 mm thick.
What is the cheapest automatic GMT watch under $5,000?
The Dan Henry 1963 Pilot GMT 'Pepsi' DH63-K11 at $390. 17 of the 20 gmt watches under $5,000 in our catalog are mechanical.
Which GMT watch under $5,000 is best for a small wrist?
The Farer Lander IV GMT 36mm W-LCL, with a 41.2 mm lug-to-lug against a median of 47 mm for gmt watches at this price. Check any watch against your own wrist with the fit finder.