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Grand Seiko SBGJ249
Finding alternatives to

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

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

Case
39.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$7,700
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 is the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 ($7,700) — shared caliber (9S86) and Same family (Sport). If price is the constraint, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at $625 (vs $7,700 for the SBGJ249) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 is the standout microbrand take — gMT/traveler and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm ($37,900) 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.

Venezianico Nereide GMT 39
Venezianicomicro

Nereide GMT 39

2 variantsNereide GMT 39
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,150MSRP
—Used
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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT

8 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,099MSRP
—Used
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Nodus Contrail GMT
Nodusmicro

Contrail GMT

5 variantsContrail GMT
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
—Used
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Farer ROCHÉ II
Farermicro
World Timer

ROCHÉ II

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Spearfish GMT
Zelosmicro

Spearfish GMT

4 variantsSpearfish
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$999MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Verden GMT
Henry Archermicro

Verden GMT

11 variantsVerden GMT
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,199MSRP
—Used
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Traska Venturer GMT
Traskamicro

Venturer GMT

6 variantsRef. VNT-GMT-BLK-V6
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)
Makinamicro

MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)

2 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Tedoro Harmony GMT Sarab
Tedoromicro

Harmony GMT Sarab

2 variantsRef. HG25LIP
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$785MSRP
—Used
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Monta Noble Voyager
Montamicro

Noble Voyager

2 variantsNoble
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$2,150MSRP
—Used
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Monta Atlas
Montamicro

Atlas

3 variantsAtlas
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$2,150MSRP
—Used
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DuFrane Watches Littlefield 39mm GMTMechanical Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Littlefield 39mm GMTMechanical Watch

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,499MSRP
—Used
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGJ259

4 variantsSBGJ259
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGJ237
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGJ237

2 variantsSBGJ237
44.2mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,600MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGE253
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGE253

3 variantsSBGE253
40.5mm·Spring Drive·200m WR
$6,900MSRP
—Used
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Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
Norqain

Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,639MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41
Breitling

Navitimer Automatic GMT 41

3 variantsNavitimer
41mm·Automatic
$6,450MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

30/34/38/41mm
23 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm

7 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,900MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds

3 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
—Used
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NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

2 variantsZürich
39.9mm·Automatic
$6,870MSRP
—Used
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Norqain NEVEREST GMT Glacier 41mm Grey Gold
Norqain

NEVEREST GMT Glacier 41mm Grey Gold

2 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,859MSRP
—Used
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variantsClub
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
—Used
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Norqain NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm
Norqain

NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,436MSRP
—Used
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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

4 variantsPresage Cocktail Time
40.5mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

2 variantsPresage Style60's
40.8mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

2 variantsProspex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,150MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander GMT

4 variantsSealander
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,675MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT

3 variantsSeries 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
Glycine

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

6 variantsAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
40mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
Glycine

Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

6 variantsAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
40mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC

Ref. NB6036
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Yema Superman Worldtime GMT
Yema

Superman Worldtime GMT

2 variantsSuperman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,549MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

40/42mm
4 variantsJazzmaster Day Date Auto
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

40/43mm
4 variantsKhaki Navy Scuba Auto
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

5 variantsConstellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$37,900MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

30/34/38/41mm
16 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$26,100MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Longitude Limited Edition
Bremont

Longitude Limited Edition

3 variantsLongitude
40mm·Automatic
$18,100MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex

Sky-Dweller

10 variantsSky-Dweller
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,750MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds

38/41mm
5 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$26,400MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW328301
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$22,500MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Hawking Limited Edition
Bremont

Hawking Limited Edition

5 variantsHawking
41mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 39mm

Ref. 16202BC.OO.1240BC.02
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus
A. Lange & Söhne

Odysseus

Ref. 363.068
40.5mm·Automatic·120m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater

Ref. AB31101A/CC61/225A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 39mm

2 variantsRoyal Oak
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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