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ricardo-sf · 24 April 2019, 02:16 AM

So while I wait for a BLRO to fall out of the sky and onto my lap, i'm curious what others have purchased that meets that same itch of a BLRO ..

The obvious answers (Tudor GMT), and a vintage pepsi, are well .. obvious .. looking for other suggestions beyond those two.

rmlovett1 · 24 April 2019, 02:19 AM

Explorer II, also a great choice.

Tools · 24 April 2019, 02:21 AM

Blasphemy..... there is no alternate for a GMT.

piratfisk · 24 April 2019, 02:26 AM

The Polar Exp2 is a really nice piece. That'll scratch the itch if you need a 4th hand.

Harry-57 · 24 April 2019, 02:28 AM

I have an Explorer Polar. I don't need three time zones. I wouldn't mind a BLRO or CHNR because they are so iconic, but the Polar is a superb watch. And a bit left field. It certainly doesn't look like anything else in my collection.

Jidonsu · 24 April 2019, 02:28 AM

Blue Skydweller, obviously.

Harry-57 · 24 April 2019, 02:31 AM

myusernamez · 24 April 2019, 02:39 AM

I'm sorry but the Explorer just doesn't do it for me, I mean seriously it looks like a Swatch. the colour combo doesn't fit and it really just tells the time compared to the timezones of a GMT. For me, Rolex can scrap that watch from the line-up, it's not Rolex worthy.

As to any GMT replacements, there are none, that's why you like the GMT. To get rid of the itch for a few months look at AP or Panerai, Omega.

ricardo-sf · 24 April 2019, 02:41 AM

The explorer is beautiful.. but also hard to find right now right?

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Rocket launcher · 24 April 2019, 02:50 AM

My alternative GMT is still a GMT
The CHNR

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blacksun · 24 April 2019, 02:53 AM

The CHNR is a beautyyyy .. I think the best TT Rolex exist.

shafran · 24 April 2019, 02:53 AM

116713, its cheaper than stainless now

Harry-57 · 24 April 2019, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksun

The CHNR is a beautyyyy .. I think the best TT Rolex exist.

I think the Blusey beats it. But it's close.

rcb · 24 April 2019, 03:04 AM

Look at Seiko/Grand Seiko and Omega.

Harry-57 · 24 April 2019, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcb

Look at Seiko/Grand Seiko and Omega.

I think I've been brainwashed. I do look at these and others. Then I think "yeah, but it's not a GMT Master".

I do have a Speedie. Nice but not in the same league.

blacksun · 24 April 2019, 03:10 AM

Harry , you are right , it is also very beautiful , Bluesy is a true classic TT .. But IMO , when you compare with the CHNR , i don't know how to say in English , let me try , it is more glittery then the CHNR . My vote will be for CHNR . Probably it will be my 4th Rolex on the list.

ricardo-sf · 24 April 2019, 03:19 AM

the CHNR is a beauty -- if i didn't already own a bluesy i would be seriously considering the CHNR ..

heck -- who knows .. i might end up with that anwyays ..

rcb · 24 April 2019, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I think I've been brainwashed. I do look at these and others. Then I think "yeah, but it's not a GMT Master".

I do have a Speedie. Nice but not in the same league.

I own both a GMT Master (116710LN) and a Speedmaster. Of course they are not in the same league--the Speedy is a chronograph!

I mention Omega and Grand Seiko because they are the only brands (to my knowledge) that offer "true" GMT movements.

Harry-57 · 24 April 2019, 03:44 AM

Yeah. I hear you. Just going for a bit of lightheartedness.

I think I will have a CHNR one day. There is something very alluring about it. Blacksun - I understand exactly what you mean.

enjoythemusic · 24 April 2019, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jidonsu

Blue Skydweller, obviously.

^^^^^ what he said

Slider817 · 24 April 2019, 03:46 AM

Sold my GMT BLNR a few years ago, didn’t care for the design, purchased and Explorer II 42mm white Dial, love the Explorer II. It wasn’t the best financial decision in retrospect, but I much prefer the Explorer II Polar to any of the GMT variants.

ADR1982 · 24 April 2019, 03:54 AM

For a much cheaper alternative that's also quite unique
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/zo...on-introducing

ricardo-sf · 24 April 2019, 04:01 AM

ADR -- thjanks for that link ..

thats the sort of info i was hoping for .. non-rolex alternatives that can relieve the itch for a GMT until the BLRO comes thorugh some day ..

ricardo-sf · 24 April 2019, 04:13 AM

zodiac gmt not available yet on their website -- looks like a new release for 2019 - so i signed up for their newsletter.

Mick8moses · 24 April 2019, 04:38 AM

Reverso duoface would be a great addition for me.

timvbs · 24 April 2019, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricardo-sf

zodiac gmt not available yet on their website -- looks like a new release for 2019 - so i signed up for their newsletter.

They went on sale already and sold out. I've seen a few for sale and they are usually marked up.

WV2019 · 24 April 2019, 05:20 AM

Saw this online recently and like the look.

https://bamfordlondon.com/collections/gmt

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Harry-57 · 24 April 2019, 06:02 AM

I'm going to get a Bamford London GMT as a traveller/beater when the black model is back in stock. They do a couple of models with two tone bezels.

https://bamfordlondon.com/collections/gmt

greentimgreen · 24 April 2019, 06:03 AM

For me, Black SS SkyDweller. Shorter waiting list at my AD!

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116710er · 24 April 2019, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksun

The CHNR is a beautyyyy .. I think the best TT Rolex exist.

Couldn't agree more. I used to HIGHLY dislike two-tone watches until I saw the CHNR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricardo-sf

So while I wait for a BLRO to fall out of the sky and onto my lap...

Oh you too?

24 April 2019, 02:16 AM	#1
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	What are your GMT Alternatives? .. So while I wait for a BLRO to fall out of the sky and onto my lap, i'm curious what others have purchased that meets that same itch of a BLRO .. The obvious answers (Tudor GMT), and a vintage pepsi, are well .. obvious .. looking for other suggestions beyond those two.

24 April 2019, 02:21 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Blasphemy..... there is no alternate for a GMT. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 April 2019, 02:28 AM	#6
Jidonsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Posts: 258	Blue Skydweller, obviously. __________________ Current Collection Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 \| Rolex 114060 \| Rolex 116710BLNR \| Tudor Black Bay GMT \| Tudor Pelagos Blue \| IWC Mark XVIII Le Petit Prince \|

24 April 2019, 02:39 AM	#8
myusernamez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: dubai Posts: 279	I'm sorry but the Explorer just doesn't do it for me, I mean seriously it looks like a Swatch. the colour combo doesn't fit and it really just tells the time compared to the timezones of a GMT. For me, Rolex can scrap that watch from the line-up, it's not Rolex worthy. As to any GMT replacements, there are none, that's why you like the GMT. To get rid of the itch for a few months look at AP or Panerai, Omega. __________________ --------------- Rolex 116710LN GMT MASTER II BLACK CERAMIC BEZEL

24 April 2019, 02:53 AM	#12
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 582	2 tone 116713, its cheaper than stainless now

24 April 2019, 02:19 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Explorer II, also a great choice.

24 April 2019, 02:26 AM	#4
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,316	The Polar Exp2 is a really nice piece. That'll scratch the itch if you need a 4th hand.

24 April 2019, 02:28 AM	#5
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	I have an Explorer Polar. I don't need three time zones. I wouldn't mind a BLRO or CHNR because they are so iconic, but the Polar is a superb watch. And a bit left field. It certainly doesn't look like anything else in my collection.

24 April 2019, 02:31 AM	#7
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670

24 April 2019, 02:41 AM	#9
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	The explorer is beautiful.. but also hard to find right now right? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

24 April 2019, 02:50 AM	#10
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	My alternative GMT is still a GMT The CHNR [/QUOTE]

24 April 2019, 02:53 AM	#11
blacksun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Istanbul Posts: 211	The CHNR is a beautyyyy .. I think the best TT Rolex exist.

24 April 2019, 03:04 AM	#14
rcb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 67	If you're looking for a non-Rolex, "true" GMT... Look at Seiko/Grand Seiko and Omega.

24 April 2019, 03:10 AM	#16
blacksun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Istanbul Posts: 211	Harry , you are right , it is also very beautiful , Bluesy is a true classic TT .. But IMO , when you compare with the CHNR , i don't know how to say in English , let me try , it is more glittery then the CHNR . My vote will be for CHNR . Probably it will be my 4th Rolex on the list.

24 April 2019, 03:19 AM	#17
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	the CHNR is a beauty -- if i didn't already own a bluesy i would be seriously considering the CHNR .. heck -- who knows .. i might end up with that anwyays ..

24 April 2019, 03:44 AM	#19
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	Yeah. I hear you. Just going for a bit of lightheartedness. I think I will have a CHNR one day. There is something very alluring about it. Blacksun - I understand exactly what you mean.

24 April 2019, 03:46 AM	#21
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Sold my GMT BLNR a few years ago, didn’t care for the design, purchased and Explorer II 42mm white Dial, love the Explorer II. It wasn’t the best financial decision in retrospect, but I much prefer the Explorer II Polar to any of the GMT variants.

24 April 2019, 03:54 AM	#22
ADR1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Parent's basement Posts: 251	For a much cheaper alternative that's also quite unique https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/zo...on-introducing

24 April 2019, 04:01 AM	#23
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	ADR -- thjanks for that link .. thats the sort of info i was hoping for .. non-rolex alternatives that can relieve the itch for a GMT until the BLRO comes thorugh some day ..

24 April 2019, 04:13 AM	#24
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	zodiac gmt not available yet on their website -- looks like a new release for 2019 - so i signed up for their newsletter.

24 April 2019, 04:38 AM	#25
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Reverso duoface would be a great addition for me.

24 April 2019, 05:20 AM	#27
WV2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Boston, MA USA Posts: 147	Saw this online recently and like the look. https://bamfordlondon.com/collections/gmt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 April 2019, 06:02 AM	#28
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	I'm going to get a Bamford London GMT as a traveller/beater when the black model is back in stock. They do a couple of models with two tone bezels. https://bamfordlondon.com/collections/gmt

24 April 2019, 06:03 AM	#29
greentimgreen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: London Posts: 266	For me, Black SS SkyDweller. Shorter waiting list at my AD! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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