Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMTvsRolex GMT-Master II

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT at true scale

Strat-o-timer GMT

Rolex GMT-Master II at true scale

GMT-Master II

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

$1,099

lowest

$53,100

Movement

Miyota 9075

3285

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
n/a
18 kt Everose gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
3285
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
34
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$53,100
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT for its excellent value and impressive fit and finish, particularly noting the quality of the 7-link bracelet and the scratch-resistant sapphire bezel insert. The watch is recognized for offering a true traveler's GMT complication with the Miyota 9075 movement at a competitive price point, with many appreciating its comfortable 40mm tonneau case and vintage styling. Some owners find the hour markers to be a bit chunky, and one user noted slightly scratchy crown operation. Overall, owners rate the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT highly for its exceptional value and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Miyota 9075 true GMT movement is a consistent strength. Reviewers noted the exceptional lightness and comfort due to Grade 2 titanium construction. Opinions on whether further refinements are needed were not shared.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Owners widely praise the Rolex GMT-Master II for its exceptional finishing on the Oystersteel case and bracelet, the legibility of its dial with excellent lume, and the scratch-resistance of its ceramic bezel. Many owners find it a perfect balance between sport and dress, appreciating the GMT function for travel and citing specific configurations like the "Batman" (BLNR) and "Pepsi" (BLRO) as favorites for their versatility and color schemes. The Jubilee bracelet is frequently lauded as comfortable and fantastic, with some preferring it over the Oyster. However, some owners note the bidirectional bezel lacks satisfying clicks, and one reviewer found the green GMT hand and text difficult to read. The Rolex GMT-Master II is also noted for being difficult to acquire at retail, with long wait times for popular steel models.

From video reviewers

The GMT-Master II "Root Beer" features a distinctive black and brown Cerachrom bezel and GMT complication. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.