Side by side · BODERRY Admiral GMT vs Citizen Skyhawk GMT

Admiral GMT Black
or Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)?

Both have a 200 m rating and a second time zone. Choose the BODERRY Admiral GMT at $389 for a titanium mechanical GMT; choose the Citizen Skyhawk GMT at $653.90 for solar, atomic timekeeping and alarms in a 46 mm case.

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Choose the Admiral GMT Black for
  • Costs $264.90 less at its listed price
  • Slimmer: 13 mm vs 14 mm
  • Smaller case for slimmer wrists: 40 mm vs 46 mm
  • Mechanical automatic movement
  • Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $379 before shipping
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Choose the Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L) for
  • More wrist presence at 46 mm
  • Solar power: no battery changes or winding
  • Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for 10% off
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The specs, side by side.

Admiral GMT BlackPromaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)
Listed price$389 at BODERRY$653.90 at Watches of America
Case diameter40 mm46 mm
Thickness13 mm14 mm
Lug-to-lug49 mmNot published
MovementTMI NH34 automatic GMTU680 Eco-Drive, atomic-synchronized ana-digi
Power reserveNot publishedLight-powered
Water resistance200 m200 m
CrystalAnti-reflective sapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Strap / braceletFive-link titanium bracelet with stainless-steel claspStainless-steel bracelet, fold-over clasp with hidden push-buttons

Who should buy which.

The Admiral GMT Black: A traveler who wants a mechanical GMT, titanium bracelet and a high manufacturer-listed water rating in a single sporty watch. Choose a shorter case if the 49 mm span overhangs, or an ISO-certified dive watch if your purchase depends on a documented scuba standard.

The Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L): A frequent traveller or pilot-watch fan who wants world time and atomic accuracy on a bracelet. Choose the JY8078 Skyhawk if you want the same functions for less money, or a simpler watch if you do not use alarms or world time.

Before you order.

A 49 mm lug-to-lug span and 13 mm thickness make the 40 mm case less compact than its diameter suggests. BODERRY lists 20 ATM / 200 m, but the page we checked does not identify an ISO 6425 certification. Treat the water figure as the manufacturer’s rating and choose a specifically certified dive watch if that is the requirement.

At 46 mm wide and 14 mm thick (per Watches of America) it is big and heavy. Citizen does not publish a lug width for this reference, so strap swaps need a measurement first.

A few good questions.

Should I buy the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)?

Both have a 200 m rating and a second time zone. Choose the BODERRY Admiral GMT at $389 for a titanium mechanical GMT; choose the Citizen Skyhawk GMT at $653.90 for solar, atomic timekeeping and alarms in a 46 mm case.

Which is cheaper, the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)?

The BODERRY Admiral GMT Black is listed at $389, against $653.90 for the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L), checked 2026-10-17.

Which is more water resistant, the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)?

Both are rated to 200 m.

Is there a discount code for the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T GMT Blue Dial (JY8125-54L)?

SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $10 off at BODERRY; it lowered the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black to $379 in our test. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Watches of America; confirm it applies at checkout.

More head-to-heads.

Specs: BODERRY official page (checked October 17, 2026) and Citizen product page (checked October 17, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.