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Tool Watch Co TWCO. Lumecore GMT
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Tool Watch Co TWCO. Lumecore GMT

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$595
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Tool Watch Co TWCO. Lumecore GMT is the Seiko Alpinist — automatic and Same size. If price is the constraint, the AETHELSOHN Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch at $199 (vs $595 for the TWCO. Lumecore GMT) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Tool Watch Co TWCO. Goodman GMT Utility is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9075) and Same family (TWCO.). Stepping up, the Bulova Oceanographer GMT ($1,395) 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.

Tool Watch Co TWCO. Goodman GMT Utility
Tool Watch Comicro

TWCO. Goodman GMT Utility

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$645MSRP
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Tool Watch Co TWCO. Goodman GMT Tactical
Tool Watch Comicro

TWCO. Goodman GMT Tactical

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$645MSRP
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Nodus Contrail GMT
Nodusmicro

Contrail GMT

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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Zelos Thresher 41 GMT
Zelosmicro

Thresher 41 GMT

6 variants · Thresher
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$729MSRP
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Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Santurcemicro

Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

 
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$999MSRP
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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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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT: Espresso
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT: Espresso

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,069MSRP
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Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Santurcemicro

Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$999MSRP
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Beaucroft Watches Contour GMT
Beaucroft Watchesmicro

Contour GMT

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,067MSRP
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Beaufort Fiordland
Beaufortmicro

Fiordland

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$340MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. The Black Dragonfish
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

The Black Dragonfish

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$799MSRP
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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.

Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
SARB017

Alpinist

Ref. SARB017
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Titanium Automatic GMT 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Titanium Automatic GMT 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster
Nivada Grenchen

Depthmaster

 
39mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Seiko SARX029
Seiko

SARX029

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699Historical price (2015-01-23)
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Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327
Bulova
Automatic

Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327

 
40mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Orient Star M34 F7 Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

M34 F7 Semi Skeleton

5 variants · Contemporary
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,150MSRP
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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

6 variants · Contemporary
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$465MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
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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.

AETHELSOHN Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Glacier Hydraulic Ice-Texture Dial Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Glacier Hydraulic Ice-Texture Dial Automatic Watch

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$195MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Shard Enamel Dial Automatic
AETHELSOHN

Shard Enamel Dial Automatic

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
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Vostok Amphibia 120512
Vostok

Amphibia 120512

Ref. 120512
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$181MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variants · Sport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
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Seiko SCVE007
Seiko
Spirit

SCVE007

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$162Historical price (2014-10-01)
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bulova Oceanographer GMT
Bulova

Oceanographer GMT

Ref. 96B405
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Bulova Oceanographer GMT
Bulova

Oceanographer GMT

Ref. 98B407
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,350MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA407
Grand Seiko

SBGA407

 
40.2mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$6,500MSRP
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Massena LAB Albishorn x Massena LAB Maxigraph
Massena LAB

Albishorn x Massena LAB Maxigraph

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,495MSRP
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Orient Star M34 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Orient Star

M34 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

Ref. RE-AY0202A
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,750MSRP
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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 A487CSN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 41 GMT A487CSN

Ref. A487CSN
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,969MSRP
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Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

10 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,800MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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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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