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Buyer guide · updated November 2026

Best Seiko GMT watches

A GMT hand tracks a second time zone, which helps if you travel or work with people abroad. These are current Seiko GMT references ranked on published specs.

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How we picked

Each watch earns points from published specs only: sapphire crystal (2), water resistance of 200 m or ISO 6425 diver certification (2; 100 m earns 1), screw-down crown (1), power reserve of 70 hours or more (1), display caseback (0.5), hacking plus hand-winding (0.5) and lug-to-lug of 47 mm or less (0.5). We rank by points, then by lower US list price. Near-identical colourways are grouped and we show the lowest-priced one. We cap each model family at two picks so the list isn't one watch in six colours.

The shortlist

WatchUS listCaseLug-to-lugMovementWater res.Crystal
Seiko HBC007
Top pick
$1,15039.5 mm46.4 mmAutomatic200 mSapphire
Seiko SPB381
Best for travel
$1,50042 mm48.6 mmAutomatic200 mSapphire
Seiko HBC001
Most water-resistant
$1,80042 mm48.6 mmAutomatic300 mSapphire
Seiko SSG009
Lowest list price
$65045.3 mmn/pSolar (GPS/radio)100 mSapphire
Seiko SSG022
Longest power reserve
$72545.5 mm56.3 mmSolar (GPS/radio)100 mSapphire
Seiko SPB447
Best for smaller wrists
$1,75040.2 mm48 mmAutomatic100 mSapphire
Seiko SNR033
Prospex
$6,00044.8 mm50.9 mmSpring Drive100 mSapphire

n/p = not published by the brand. List prices are the brand's US prices when we checked; retailers and Amazon may charge more or less.

Top pick

Seiko HBC007

The Seiko HBC007 is a diver watch from the Prospex collection, part of the Land family. It has a 39.5 mm stainless steel case, 13.6 mm thick, 46.4 mm from lug to lug. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 6R54) with 72 h of power reserve. You also get 200 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a cow leather strap.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 15.7–17.7 cm (6.2–7.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 200 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 72 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • Leather strap is less suited to water than a bracelet or rubber strap

Same specs, other versions: SPB377, SPB379.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $1,150 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Best for travel

Seiko SPB381

The Seiko SPB381 is a diver watch from the Prospex collection, part of the Sea family. It has a 42 mm stainless steel case, 12.9 mm thick, 48.6 mm from lug to lug. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 6R54) with 72 h of power reserve. You also get 200 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.8–18.7 cm (6.6–7.4 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Certified to the ISO 6425 diver's standard (200 m)
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 72 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $1,500 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Most water-resistant

Seiko HBC001

The Seiko HBC001 is a diver watch from the Prospex collection, part of the Sea family. It has a 42 mm stainless steel case, 13.3 mm thick, 48.6 mm from lug to lug. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 6R54) with 72 h of power reserve. You also get 300 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.8–18.7 cm (6.6–7.4 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Certified to the ISO 6425 diver's standard (300 m)
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 72 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: HBC002, SPB519.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $1,800 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Lowest list price

Seiko SSG009

The Seiko SSG009 is a chronograph watch from the Coutura collection. It has a 45.3 mm stainless steel case, 11.5 mm thick. Inside is a solar (gps/radio) movement (calibre 8B92) with about 6 months (4,380 h) of power reserve. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 18.2–20.1 cm (7.2–7.9 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • Solar charging with about 6 months (4,380 h) of reserve
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: SSG010.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $650 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Longest power reserve

Seiko SSG022

The Seiko SSG022 is a chronograph watch from the Coutura collection. It has a 45.5 mm case, 11.5 mm thick, 56.3 mm from lug to lug. Inside is a solar (gps/radio) movement (calibre 8B92) with about 6 months (4,380 h) of power reserve. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 19.1–20.2 cm (7.5–8.0 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • Solar charging with about 6 months (4,380 h) of reserve
Trade-offs
  • Long 56.3 mm lug-to-lug can overhang smaller wrists
  • Heavy at 183 g
Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $725 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Best for smaller wrists

Seiko SPB447

The Seiko SPB447 is a gmt watch from the Presage collection, part of the Classic Series family. It has a 40.2 mm stainless steel case, 12.4 mm thick, 48 mm from lug to lug. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 6R54) with 72 h of power reserve. You also get 100 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a cow leather strap.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.2–18.0 cm (6.4–7.1 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 72 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
  • Display caseback shows the movement
  • Hacks and hand-winds, so it is easy to set
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $1,750 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Also worth a look

Seiko SNR033

The Seiko SNR033 is a gmt watch from the Prospex collection, part of the LX line family. It has a 44.8 mm titanium case, 14.7 mm thick, 50.9 mm from lug to lug. Inside is a spring drive movement (calibre 5R66) with 72 h of power reserve. You also get 100 m water resistance and a sapphire crystal.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 18.0–19.9 cm (7.1–7.8 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Everyday wear including swimming; Frequent travellers who track two time zones.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 72 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
  • Spring Drive: a smooth-gliding seconds hand and high accuracy
Trade-offs
  • Thick at 14.7 mm: harder to slide under a cuff
  • Long 50.9 mm lug-to-lug can overhang smaller wrists

Same specs, other versions: SNR051.

Full specs and fit checkCheck price on AmazonUS list price $6,000 (US list) (brand site, checked 23 Oct 2026). Amazon prices change often, so we don't show them here. Check the seller and warranty before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.

Questions

Which is the cheapest watch in this guide?

The Seiko SSG009, at a US list price of $650 when we checked.

How did you choose these watches?

We ranked them on published specs only, using the scoring rules on this page. We haven't reviewed or worn these watches for this guide, and no brand or retailer paid to be included.

Which of these can I swim with?

Seiko HBC007, Seiko SPB381, Seiko HBC001, Seiko SSG009, Seiko SSG022, Seiko SPB447 are rated to 100 m or more.

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