After much paranoid nagging from the wife telling me not to wear my Batman on our travels, I’ve been in the market for an affordable alternative with similar dimensions at 40mm x 12mm.

Preferably automatic, steel bracelet and erring more to the sporty side. Preferably something that will make the “I told you so” sting a bit less if it does get lost or stolen.

I’m a Seiko and GS fanboy, but their sizing is just too wacky for my wrist and taste. The SSK is a bit too CHONK, and the GS SBGM247 is even more THICCCC at friggin 14.4mm

The only options I’ve been able to find so far are in the microbrand world.

Christopher Ward C63 GMT - 39mm x 11.85mm Zelos Spearfish GMT - 40mm x 13mm

They both use the same new Sellita movement, so I assume that’s how they’re able to pull this sizing off.

I’ve got my eye on the CW. Not that I have much of a choice anyway since Zelos always sells out their drops in like 10 seconds.

Any other recommendations?

Cheers!

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    1 year ago

    Oak & Oscar Humboldt GMT looks great in my opinion. I have the Zelos Spearfish GMT. It’s great although I’ll likely sell it soon because it’s not getting much wrist time.

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      1 year ago

      The longines is up there for me. The BB pro is way too thick for my taste

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      1 year ago

      I would get this in a heartbeat if it were a tad smaller all around!

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        Cool, enjoy! This has been on my list for a while but they’ve been out of stock for a long time. I can’t decide between the four color options, they all just look fantastic.

        If you do end up going with the Traska, let us know which one you get!

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      1 year ago

      This is absolutely the right choice. Slim, a bit sporty, great design and that 9075 movement is exactly what OP is looking for.

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        1 year ago

        I know right? If I didn’t just recently buy another watch for about the same price I’d totally have gone with this one. Maybe next time.

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    1 year ago

    Check out the Monta Skyquest. Pricey but I think comparable in quality to much more expensive watches.

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      1 year ago

      “Happy wife, happy life”, or something like that

      In all seriousness, she’s from Latin America, so we do go down there multiple times a year. She’s seen it all — people getting mugged over any luxury item. She doesn’t bring her designer purses and even switches her wallet whenever we go visit. And as a visible foreigner to their country, I already stick out like a sore thumb to begin with.

      So paranoia? Maybe. Can’t blame her. She knows her country better than me.

      But hey, this gives me a reason to get another watch!

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      I think they’re too thick. I thought them too and they’re closer to 14mm thick.

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    1 year ago

    Maybe a Glycine Airman? There are a lot of different versions. Had the “18” and put it on an after market bracelet. Looked good with the blue gradient dial and steel or aluminum bezel.

    Wayyyyyy cheaper, so if something happens, the biggest issue may be the “I told you so.”

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    1 year ago

    Mido x Hodinkee GMT is 40.5mm with 13.5mm thickness, and it’s a travel GMT. Similar to the Longines Zulu 39 in size and function, but more affordable. I think this can fly under the radar and keep you safe.

    Lorier Hyperion and Hydra would also be my recommendation for well sized travel GMT, but you’ll have to wait for the restock. There is a new Lorier Hydra in black case that’s supposed to come out in mid Novemberish.

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      1 year ago

      I have an SPB143, but I’m on the hunt for a GMT. Obviously because it’s too hard to look at my phone to get the time back home 😁