GMT Watches

Turned to the Left: The Rolex GMT-Master II Destro

The newest version of the Rolex GMT-Master II has a black-and-green bezel and wears its crown and date on the left. It offers some major advantages, especially for left-handers.

Read the article

Jul 26, 2024 by Jens Koch

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

Read the article

Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Time to Shine: New Colors for Three Cool Classics from Norqain, Baume & Mercier, and TAG Heuer

As the days grow longer and the sun climbs higher, some watch brands present a timely update to their palette. This summer, enthusiasts can look forward to a vibrant transformation of some popular timepieces. From the cool hues of ocean blues to subdued earthy shades and radiant copper, the latest color updates from Norqain, Baume...

Read the article

Jun 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Ready to Dive AND Travel: TAG Heuer Unveils the Next Generation of Aquaracer Professional 300 Date & GMT

Although the name TAG Heuer is almost synonymous with top-class racing driver chronographs, the Swiss manufacturer has made significant contributions to improving water-resistance in watches from early on. In 1895, Edouard Heuer patented the first waterproof pocket watch case. In modern times, the Aquaracer, introduced in 2003 and several times updated since, continues this legacy....

Read the article

Jun 6, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Traveling with Style: Meet the New Speake-Marin Openworked Dual Time Terracotta

Speake-Marin unveils a new variant of its Openworked Dual Time complication. As its name suggests, the Openworked Dual Time Terracotta watch stages the extraordinary composition of movement mechanics on a dial with a terra-cotta-like look and feel. A manually applied frosting makes for a magnificent background that creates a beautiful play of light and shadow. The...

Read the article

Jun 4, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Porsche Design Expands Custom Built Timepieces Program with Globetimer

Launched in select markets four years ago, the Porsche Design Custom Built Timepieces Program which allows for the individual configuration of the brand’s watches, will be expanded, with it now including the brand’s Globetimer model. First introduced in 2019 as part of the 1919 collection and dubbed the 1919 Globetimer UTC, this GMT watch features...

Read the article

Jun 4, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Luxury With Utility: 4 Patek Philippe Watches with “Everyday” Complications

Patek Philippe is not all about high-end chronographs, perpetual calendars, and repeaters; the brand also offers many complicated timepieces that have plenty of everyday utility. We present a few of them here, in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

Read the article

Jun 1, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Three New Models Join the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Collection

They say three’s a charm, and fans of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s popular Polaris will be delighted by the latest additions to the distinct family of watches, first born in the 1960s and revamped in 2018 as a contemporary example of an elegant luxury sports watch. In addition to the all-new Polaris Geographic, the Grande Maison is launching...

Read the article

May 30, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Long Haul: Panerai Introduces the Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT with 10 Days of Power Reserve

“Dieci Giorni,” people who understand Italian might already guess by the name what Panerai’s PAM01482 most important feature is: a power reserve of 10 days, or 240 hours. While this is very impressive, the Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT has even more to offer: a linear power reserve indicator, a second-time zone including a night-day indication and...

Read the article

May 21, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Cartier Unveils the Santos de Cartier Dual Time

The Santos watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time when airborne. Since then, this pioneering timekeeper which was one of the first wristwatches in history, has become a true icon. Its signature features – the rounded square case, Roman numerals, square railroad minute track, sword-shaped hour and minute hands,...

Read the article

Apr 25, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Speaking Softly, Rolex Updates its GMT-Master II at Watches & Wonders 2024

Watches & Wonders 2024 is off to the races, and any first day of the world of horology’s biggest week would be remiss without a first stop by Rolex. Leading a slate of notable releases from the manufacture is the brand’s latest update to its famed GMT-Master II line, with the latest model joining the...

Read the article

Apr 9, 2024 by Caleb Anderson

Flying High With the Breitling Super AVI B04 Chronograph GMT 46 Mosquito

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. The De Havilland Mosquito was a multipurpose airplane manufactured in Britain during and shortly after World War II. More than 7,700 of these twin-engine, two-seater aircraft were built between 1940 and 1950. Aluminum and steel were scarce during this time, so...

Read the article

Apr 7, 2024 by Martina Richter

Longines Updates the HydroConquest Line with Larger Executions

Last year, Longines introduced the HydroConquest with a GMT function. First premiered in 2007, this popular diver’s watch with a water-resistance rating of 300 meters offered for the first time the indication of two time zones. It was presented in four stainless-steel executions with a diameter of 41mm. Now, the Swiss brand with the winged...

Read the article

Apr 2, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Double Time: Eight GMT Watches For Travelers at Work and Play

A second time zone can be shown in many ways, offering a wide range of options for watch designers. As the summer travel season winds down, we showcase some notable timepieces with second-time-zone (GMT) displays in this article from our 2019 Special Design Issue.

Read the article

Mar 31, 2024 by Jens Koch

Mühle-Glashütte Introduces New Watch Family in the Sportivo

With the new Sportivo collection, Mühle-Glashütte unveiled a completely new watch family at this year’s Inhorgenta Munich. It comprises three models, the Sportivo Compass Date, Sportivo Travel GMT, and Sportivo Active Chronograph, each produced in stainless steel cases with a diameter of 42.5 millimeters and a water-resistance rating of 30 bar (300 meters). As is...

Read the article

Mar 5, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Expedition Companion: The Norqain Adventure Neverest GMT

This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. This successfully designed timezone watch belongs to Norqain’s new Neverest collection, which takes its name from a combination of “Never rest” and “Everest.” What does this line of sports watches have to do with Mount Everest? First, these models are built...

Read the article

Feb 29, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Longines and Wempe Celebrate their Partnership with Limited Longines Spirit Zulu Time

In celebration of their decades-long partnership dating back to the year 1925, Wempe and Longines are launching a special edition of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time. This GMT watch, reintroduced by the Swiss brand in 2021, also traces its origins to 1925 when it was the first Longines timepiece with two time zones. Its dial...

Read the article

Jan 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

On to 2024: Meet the New Longines Master GMT Gold Executions

In the realm of watches, the three-letter acronym “GMT,” representing “Greenwich Mean Time,” requires no introduction. For aficionados, it could equally signify “grand, magnificent, and timeless,” encapsulating the convenience of displaying dual time zones in a singular timepiece. Even in an era where every cellphone provides access to all 36 time zones, the allure for...

Read the article

Jan 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

’80s Revival: Reviewing the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 with UTC Module

With the Super Chronomat, Breitling revives a model from the 1980s – including a roller bracelet with an integrated GMT module. We give it a hands-on test in this feature from the WatchTime archives. When it comes to mechanical watches that were introduced in the ’80s, not that many models are still remembered today. But...

Read the article

Dec 2, 2023 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: As if it Couldn’t Get Better, Oceaneva Unveils a 1250M Titanium GMT

Oceaneva is swiftly rising to the forefront of the luxury timepiece industry, outperforming more established names in terms of specs, price and value proposition. The brand has recently launched a Titanium GMT on pre-sale for an astonishing $349. To label this as extraordinary would be an understatement. The new Oceaneva Titanium GMT series showcases unique...

Read the article

Nov 9, 2023 by WatchTime

Brick and Mortar: Panerai Releases Luminor Bitempo New York Edition

Celebrating the opening of its new boutique in New York, Casa Panerai located on Madison Avenue in the heart of NYC, Panerai is launching the Luminor Bitempo New York Edition – PAM01467. The limitation to 212 pieces is a reference to NYC’s area code. The commemorative timepiece is presented in a 44-mm titanium DLC case...

Read the article

Nov 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

1
2
3
…
10
…
19
»