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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486ASN
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486ASN

Ref. A486ASN

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 A486ASN is the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT ($4,840) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient M-Force AC0L at $605 (vs $2,969 for the JS9 44 GMT A486ASN) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487ASN is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (AN330) and Looks nearly identical.

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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 A487ASN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487ASN

2 variants · Ref. A487ASN
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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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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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey CK1886
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey CK1886

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$899MSRP
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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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LIV Watches GX-Diver's 44mm Rose Gold Crater Gray
LIV Watchesmicro

GX-Diver's 44mm Rose Gold Crater Gray

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$850MSRP
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Haigh & Hastings M2
Haigh & Hastingsmicro

M2

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$292MSRP
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Vaer G5 Pacific GMT
Vaermicro
Pacific

G5 Pacific GMT

2 variants · Pacific
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$935MSRP
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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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Duckworth Prestex Rivington GMT Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Rivington GMT Automatic

4 variants · Ref. D489-05
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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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
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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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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variants · Ref. L3.890.4.06.6
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
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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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Yema Superman Worldtime GMT
Yema

Superman Worldtime GMT

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,549MSRP
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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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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,300MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 500M
Bremont

Supermarine 500M

7 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$4,700MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

4 variants · Ref. GL0321
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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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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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

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

Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
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Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486ASN
Orient M-Force AC0N
Orient

M-Force AC0N

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$555MSRP
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Seiko Captain Willard
Seiko
Prospex Sea

Captain Willard

2 variants · Prospex Sea
42.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,300MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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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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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0092
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0092

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486ASN
Citizen Promaster Air GMT
Citizen

Promaster Air GMT

3 variants · Promaster
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Panerai Submersible Luna Rossa
Panerai

Submersible Luna Rossa

4 variants · Submersible
42/44mm·Automatic·300m 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
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486ASN
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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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
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

6 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$17,100MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

4 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,100MSRP
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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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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

3 variants · Superocean
36/42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486ASN
Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer 71.Bataljon
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer 71.Bataljon

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,200MSRP
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Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat B01 44

2 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$12,800MSRP
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Rolex Explorer II
Rolex

Explorer II

2 variants · Ref. 226570
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,600MSRP
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Panerai Submersible Tourbillon GMT Luna Rossa Experience Edition
Panerai

Submersible Tourbillon GMT Luna Rossa Experience Edition

Ref. PAM01405
45mm·Manual·300m WR
—MSRP
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