Citizen Just Made Every Cheap GMT Look Bad...

Citizen Just Solved the Budget GMT Problem For the past few years, the watch industry has been absolutely flooded with GMT watches... I don't know why but it seems like every brand- from microbrands to major manufacturers- has been racing to release their own travel watch. But in the rush to make cheaper and cheaper mechanical GMTs, many of these watches come with compromises: thicker cases, questionable durability, and movements that require regular servicing. Now, Citizen may have just flipped the entire budget GMT category on its head. The new Citizen Eco-Drive Land GMT delivers a combination that’s honestly kind of ridiculous for the price: • Eco-Drive GMT movement (no battery changes) • 39.6mm case (incredibly wearable) • 200m water resistance • Sapphire crystal • Under $600 For years, brands have tried to make the most affordable mechanical GMT possible… but Citizen might have taken a completely different- and arguably smarter approach. So the question is: Did Citizen just create the best budget GMT watch on the market? Let’s take a closer look.