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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486BGU
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 GMT A486BGU

Ref. A486BGU

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 A486BGU is the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT ($2,995) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient Sports Diver at $745 (vs $2,969 for the JS9 44 GMT A486BGU) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487AGU is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (AN330) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm ($6,300) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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 41 GMT A487AGU
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487AGU

Ref. A487AGU
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 41 GMT A487BGU
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487BGU

Ref. A487BGU
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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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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Duxot Tortuga
Duxotmicro

Tortuga

5 variants · Ref. DX-2026-11
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$169MSRP
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Monro Adventure Watches MA-1 Urban
Monro Adventure Watchesmicro

MA-1 Urban

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$321MSRP
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Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 200M Automatic

9 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$118MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Seebataillon GMT
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Seebataillon GMT

2 variants
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,410MSRP
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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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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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Audaz Ocean Raider
Audazmicro

Ocean Raider

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$400MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD6105 Captain Willard 6105 Dive Watch Collection
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD6105 Captain Willard 6105 Dive Watch Collection

3 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Dive Watch
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Ad Mare Dive Watch

7 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$550MSRP
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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

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

Airman Purist

Ref. GL0057
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,750MSRP
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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT
Glycine

Airman Contemporary GMT

Ref. GL0156
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,850MSRP
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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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Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
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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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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

6 variants · Avenger
42/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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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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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 Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch
Orient
DiverRA AC0K

RA-AC0K Diver Watch

3 variants · RA AC0K
43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$455MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
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Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Bulova
Marine Star

Bulova Marine Star

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$925MSRP
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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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Bulova Oceanographer GMT
Bulova

Oceanographer GMT

Ref. 96B405
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Seiko King Turtle
Seiko
Prospex Sea

King Turtle

4 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0548
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0548

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
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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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Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m 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.

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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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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Tudor Black Bay 68
Tudor

Black Bay 68

2 variants
43mm·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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Grand Seiko SBGJ237
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGJ237

2 variants
44.2mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,600MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$41,800MSRP
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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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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$16,700MSRP
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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
$16,600MSRP
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$20,700MSRP
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Panerai Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT
Panerai

Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT

Ref. PAM01482
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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