Here’s a few microbrand options:
Lorier Hyperion
Traska Venturer
Baltic Aquascaphe GMT
Maen Hudson GMT
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I’m going to second the Traska. It’s slim, relatively inexpensive if you lose it, and scratch resistant. Basically everything you’d want on a travelling GMT.
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.
The Longines Hydroconquest GMT is just a tiny bigger (41mm): https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-hydroconquest-l3-790-4-56-6
The Tudor Black Bay Pro is 39mm: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-pro/m79470-0001
The longines is up there for me. The BB pro is way too thick for my taste
seiko 5 GMT.
I would get this in a heartbeat if it were a tad smaller all around!
Oris Aquis GMT Date
Farer Lander IV
39mm case width, 10mm thick, Miyota 9075 automatic movement. They're set to have more in stock on Nov 5th.
Damn. This watch looks GOOD!
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.
This is absolutely the right choice. Slim, a bit sporty, great design and that 9075 movement is exactly what OP is looking for.
WOW. This is definitely at the top of the list as well
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!
Check out the Monta Skyquest. Pricey but I think comparable in quality to much more expensive watches.
Why is your wife dictating your watch wearing and why are you listening to her? that's the real question.
Sounds like she‘s afraid of being mugged for it.
“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!
Nice one - then if she questions why you spent ten grand on a watch you can remind her it was her decision - genius
Steinhart is another option, depending on how you feel about homages
I think they’re too thick. I thought them too and they’re closer to 14mm thick.
Chopard LUC Gmt one 42mm case, 11.7mm thick, in house chopard movement
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."
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.
Farer
Does it have to be new? Why not pick up a 2531.8?
Doesn’t have to be new, but looking for a GMT function
You might also pick up an SPB 317.
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 😁
Something with a Miyota 9075 movement would be right up your alley. Low price, good quality and slim. Here’s a list of the watches currently using it: https://gist.github.com/ayhc/0d605ea30196531cb6c3ca509af5a888
My personal favourite is the Traska Venturer GMT, but you might find something else you prefer on there.
Wow I have a lot of reading to do. Thanks for this! The Traska is definitely near the top of the list now
What the heck does she have against your batman? insure the darn thing and wear it.. That is what it is for. Im sure she doesn't leave her diamds at home LOL...JMO
She does leave her diamonds and luxury items behind when we travel to her home country several times a year. It’s insured, but I’d rather not go through that whole dance.
Also.. this gives me an excuse for a new watch 😁
I was thinking last night and realized I had no right saying what i said and im sorry. I just feel bad for folks that live so much of their life in some sort of fear...Anyway..enjoy the watch hobby..
Sinn 105 St Sa UTC, available with black or White dial and different strap Options would be my suggestion:
Baltic GMT? It's one of theirs with a better movement
Bell & Ross v2-93 GMT (black or blue dial)
41mm by 12.3mm
$3800ish retail, but can find them new for under $3k.