1. Best value
Thorn Watches SHY037 Titanium NH34 GMT Diver
A titanium NH34A GMT with a ceramic bezel, sapphire and 300 m for $229.
SHY037 · Variant 47278077903156 · 40.5 mm · Automatic · $229Current price at Thorn Watches
Best GMT Watches
Our pick is the Thorn SHY037 for a titanium GMT diver at $229. BODERRY’s Admiral GMT and Landmaster GMT offer other sizes and styles, and the Citizen Skyhawk GMT is the choice for atomic, solar timekeeping.
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2. Best GMT diver
BODERRY Admiral GMT Black
A 40 mm titanium GMT diver with a 200 m rating at $389.
BD-A12T-01 · 40 mm · Automatic · $379After codeBefore code$389Save $10 at BODERRY
3. Best bronze GMT
BODERRY Admiral GMT Bronze Green
A bronze-cased GMT diver on a green FKM strap at $399.
BD-A12B-03 · 40 mm · Automatic · $389After codeBefore code$399Save $10 at BODERRY
4. Best compact GMT
BODERRY Landmaster GMT (Yellow Dial)
A 38 mm titanium field GMT with tritium lume and a Miyota 9075 at $499.
BD-A17T-03B · 38 mm · Automatic · $489After codeBefore code$499Save $10
5. Best solar GMT
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)
An atomic solar GMT with dual time, alarms and 200 m at $653.90.
JY8125-54L · 46 mm · Solar · $653.90Current price at Watches of America
How we chose.
We looked at the movement, whether the second time zone has its own hand, the bezel scale, the case size and the price. Specifications come from each manufacturer’s official page and prices from the store listing on the date shown in each review. How we choose.
Discount code.
Watch Ritual’s supplied code at Thorn Watches is SEBASTIANBASSOL for $5 off. Confirm that it applies to your exact watch at checkout.
A few good questions.
What is the best cheap GMT watch?
Our pick is the Thorn SHY037 at $229, a titanium GMT with an NH34A, sapphire and a ceramic bezel.
What is the difference between a GMT and a world timer?
A GMT tracks one or two extra zones with a 24-hour hand, while a world timer shows many zones at once. Our guide explains both.
Do I need a GMT watch to travel?
No, but a GMT makes it easy to keep home time on the wrist while the main hands show local time.
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Checked October 17, 2026. Prices change; each review shows the date checked.