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Old 22 April 2019, 08:47 AM   #1
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Does Seiko make a decent GMT?

So I found the Seiko Prospex SUN019, but at those specs, it's way too big. What other GMT options are out there by Seiko in say the ~$500 USD range?
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Old 23 April 2019, 02:28 AM   #2
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I am not versed enough in Seiko models to know if they offer a GMT in that price range.

BUT...you could always grab an SKX and put a GMT bezel insert on?
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Old 23 April 2019, 03:08 AM   #3
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I am not versed enough in Seiko models to know if they offer a GMT in that price range.

BUT...you could always grab an SKX and put a GMT bezel insert on?
Not without a 24 hour hand. A 12 hour bezel, while not a true GMT, will allow for a second times zone. I have that option on many Seiko mods as well as other timepieces.
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Old 23 April 2019, 03:17 AM   #4
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Not without a 24 hour hand. A 12 hour bezel, while not a true GMT, will allow for a second times zone. I have that option on many Seiko mods as well as other timepieces.
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Yes, duh, sorry...that was silly of me. Thank you, Dan.

OP, I know I've seen the 12 hour bezels from dlwwatches.com and lcbistore.com if you care to look. I'm sure there are tons of other places that sell them, but I don't know any more!
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Old 23 April 2019, 03:48 AM   #5
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Yes, duh, sorry...that was silly of me. Thank you, Dan.

OP, I know I've seen the 12 hour bezels from dlwwatches.com and lcbistore.com if you care to look. I'm sure there are tons of other places that sell them, but I don't know any more!

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Old 23 April 2019, 11:29 PM   #6
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Thanks guys. Yeah I was hoping there was a secret one with a 24 hand that was hiding from me on the internet. The hunt continues, I've looked at some from the astron and cultura lines, but those are more dual time. oh well
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Old 27 April 2019, 02:44 AM   #7
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there are some decent 'world time' in that price range. Dial with 25 cities to show you the different time zones.
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Old 27 April 2019, 03:06 AM   #8
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They make a few quartz/solar GMT pieces in that price range, but no mechanical. It's all personal preference, but I like the look of the SUN065. They also make some Kinetic GMTs with the 5M65 (there's a good looking Sportura model out there).
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Old 28 April 2019, 02:48 AM   #9
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Check out the SBDW011 Flightmaster. It’s kinetic, so if mechanical is a requirement then it obviously will not fit the bill, but it’s a cool watch.
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Old 5 June 2019, 01:22 PM   #10
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I was looking for the same and ran across the SUN025P1. Big 44 mm GMT, white dial, kinetic movement. I found it to be gorgeous. No longer made, can find them online with some work.
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Old 6 June 2019, 11:20 AM   #11
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I had the SUN 019 and I found it too big for my 6.5 inch wrist. I gave it to my brother.

Not a kinetic fan. Another poster pointed out that I could charge it on my Sonicare toothbrush charger, which helped. Before that it conked out a lot.

Pretty Grand Seiko GMTs exist in a much higher price point.
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