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Kurono Tokyo GMT 1
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Kurono Tokyo GMT 1

Ref. GMT 1

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$2,250
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Kurono Tokyo GMT 1 is the Fortis Flieger F-39 ($2,530) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Yema Flygraf Pilot at $990 (vs $2,250 for the GMT 1) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Beaufort Fiordland is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9075) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer ($24,080) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Beaufort Fiordland
Beaufortmicro

Fiordland

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$340MSRP
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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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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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Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Broadgate GMT Automatic

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002
Carlingue Timepiecesmicro

CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002

14 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Henry Archer Verden GMT
Henry Archermicro

Verden GMT

11 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$743MSRP
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Zelos Thresher 41 GMT
Zelosmicro

Thresher 41 GMT

6 variants · Thresher
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$729MSRP
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Orologi Calamai MC72
Orologi Calamaimicro

MC72

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,296MSRP
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Traska Venturer GMT
Traskamicro

Venturer GMT

6 variants · Ref. VNT-GMT-BLK-V6
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$950MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition RedBar Baltimore
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition RedBar Baltimore

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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Boderry LANDMASTER GMT – Titanium Automatic Tritium Field Watch
Boderrymicro

LANDMASTER GMT – Titanium Automatic Tritium Field Watch

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Vaer G5 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G5 Meridian GMT

2 variants · Meridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$935MSRP
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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-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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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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Massena LAB Dato-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Dato-Racer

Ref. DR-001
40mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,345MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
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Tudor Royal 38mm
Tudor

Royal 38mm

4 variants · TUDOR Royal
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,675MSRP
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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
Glycine

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

6 variants · Ref. GL0473
40mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
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Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
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Glycine Unisex Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0508
Glycine
Airpilot

Unisex Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0508

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,275MSRP
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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow
Christopher Ward

C1 Moonglow

Ref. C01-40AMP2-S00K0-B1
40.5mm·Automatic
$3,050MSRP
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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472

 
40mm·Automatic
$600MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0474
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0474

 
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Glycine Unisex Airman No. 1 GMT 36mm Automatic Watch GL0370
Glycine
Airman

Unisex Airman No. 1 GMT 36mm Automatic Watch GL0370

 
36mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Ondoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650242
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,047MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

2 variants
40.8mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Tissot Visodate
Tissot

Visodate

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,080MSRP
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Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
Tudor

Black Bay 58 GMT

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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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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Ming 17.03 GMT
Ming

17.03 GMT

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bremont Longitude Limited Edition
Bremont

Longitude Limited Edition

3 variants · Longitude
40mm·Automatic
$18,100MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variants · Club
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
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Ming 17.09
Ming

17.09

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007
Patek Philippemicro

Calatrava 6007

3 variants · Calatrava
40mm·Automatic
$44,387MSRP
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

2 variants · Aviator 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGM245
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGM245

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,100MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Ingenieur

Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic

5 variants · Ingenieur
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
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Bremont Fury
Bremont

Fury

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
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