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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN

Ref. A486AGN

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

Case
44mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$2,969
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN is the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT ($4,840) — visually similar and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Seastar 1000 at $875 (vs $2,969 for the JS9 44 GMT A486AGN) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGN is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (AN330) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune ($22,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487AGN

Ref. A487AGN
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487BGN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487BGN

Ref. A487BGN
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGU
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487AGU

Ref. A487AGU
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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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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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey CK1886
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey CK1886

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$899MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Rivington GMT Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Rivington GMT Automatic

4 variants · Ref. D489-05
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Islander 43mm Automatic Dual-Time Watch #ISL-50
Islandermicro
Under $50

43mm Automatic Dual-Time Watch #ISL-50

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Neptune Automatic
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Neptune Automatic

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$260MSRP
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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT
Spinnakermicro

Tesei Mille Metri GMT

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$559MSRP
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Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23
Elliot Brownmicro

HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23

14 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$883MSRP
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Draken Tugela GMT
Drakenmicro

Tugela GMT

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$488MSRP
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Memphis Belle Freccione
Memphis Bellemicro

Freccione

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,699MSRP
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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.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

3 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,840MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

6 variants · Avenger
42/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT
Breitling

Avenger Automatic GMT

5 variants · Avenger
43/44/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto

Ref. H76755135
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,575MSRP
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Junghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue
Junghans

Pilot Automatic Navy Blue

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,620MSRP
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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT

3 variants · Series 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Black Dial
Linde Werdelin

3 Timer Black Dial

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,714MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variants · Ref. L3.890.4.06.6
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
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Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial
Linde Werdelin

Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,206MSRP
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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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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

2 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

5 variants · Ref. GL0423
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Air GMT
Citizen

Promaster Air GMT

3 variants · Promaster
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 GMT
Tissot

Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 GMT

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
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Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
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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Tissot Seastar 2000
Tissot

Seastar 2000

 
46mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0065
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0065

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

4 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$22,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
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
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Tudor Black Bay GMT
Tudor

Black Bay GMT

2 variants
41mm·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
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

6 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$17,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm

4 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
43.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$10,000MSRP
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Tudor Black Bay 68
Tudor

Black Bay 68

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Breitling Colt Automatic
Breitling

Colt Automatic

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$22,800MSRP
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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 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
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486AGN
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