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Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGU
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGU

Ref. A487AGU

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$2,969
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGU is the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT ($1,495) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT at $2,995 (vs $2,969 for the JS9 41 GMT A487AGU) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGU is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (AN330) and Looks nearly identical.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGU
Armand Nicolet

JS9 44 GMT A486AGU

Ref. A486AGU
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486BGU
Armand Nicolet

JS9 44 GMT A486BGU

Ref. A486BGU
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 44 GMT A486AGN

Ref. A486AGN
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,099MSRP
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Erebus Watches Origin GMT
Erebus Watchesmicro

Origin GMT

7 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$489MSRP
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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT: Americana (Sapphire Bezel)
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT: Americana (Sapphire Bezel)

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$802MSRP
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LIV Watches Trekker GMT Blue / Rose
LIV Watchesmicro

Trekker GMT Blue / Rose

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,250MSRP
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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,149MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver GMT (NH34)
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Aquadiver GMT (NH34)

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$410MSRP
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Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80
Certinamicro

DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,286MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver GMT Automatic
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Aquadiver GMT Automatic

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$410MSRP
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Monta Skyquest
Montamicro

Skyquest

4 variants
40.7mm·Automatic·305m WR
$2,435MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT

3 variants · Series 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

2 variants · Aquaracer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0381
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0381

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

8 variants · Marinemaster
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,520MSRP
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Yema Superman Worldtime GMT
Yema

Superman Worldtime GMT

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,549MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 46mm Automatic Watch GL0060
Glycine

Men's Airman GMT 46mm Automatic Watch GL0060

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,825MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 America250

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,100MSRP
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Bell & Ross V2-93 GMT
Bell & Ross

V2-93 GMT

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,424MSRP
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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

5 variants · Ref. GL0423
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Orient AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA08

AA08 Diver Watch

4 variants · AA08
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
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Bulova Oceanographer GMT
Bulova

Oceanographer GMT

Ref. 96B405
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0064
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0064

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

6 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$705MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,150MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Tudor Black Bay GMT
Tudor

Black Bay GMT

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,080MSRP
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Tudor Pelagos FXD
Tudor

Pelagos FXD

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGM245
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGM245

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,100MSRP
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Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer 71.Bataljon
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer 71.Bataljon

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,200MSRP
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Panerai Submersible GMT Luna Rossa Titanio
Panerai

Submersible GMT Luna Rossa Titanio

Ref. PAM01507
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
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Panerai Submersible Luna Rossa
Panerai

Submersible Luna Rossa

4 variants · Submersible
42/44mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
Tudor

Black Bay 58 GMT

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

7 variants · Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M
42mm·Automatic·600m WR
$8,600MSRP
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Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland
Breitling

Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland

Ref. P323982A/F592/124A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGU
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