Here at Monochrome Watches, we love world time watches. It’s probably the most useful complication in this modern day and age for savvy travellers, whether for business or leisure. Girard-Perregaux introduced the WW.TC – the initials stand for World Wide Time Control – in 2000, and last year the model got a major update, both aesthetically and functionally. It was re-branded as the Girard-Perregaux Traveller WW.TC, and recently, Girard-Perreagaux introduced a new version in black DLC-coated titanium.
The new version is lighter, because of the titanium case, and has a cool, all-black look because of the DLC coating. DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating is itself very durable and scratch-resistant, so it adds these properties to the watch, making it even more suitable for traveling the globe. Speaking of which, the center of the dial features a three-dimensional representation of the latitudes and longitudes covering the globe. This center part of the dial is also the stage for the chronograph displays, in a tri-compax layout (meaning subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock); the date, which is placed between 1 and 2 o’clock; and the brand’s name and logo.
Surrounding all that is the world timer, with its recognizable city ring, which represents 24 cities from 24 different time zones, and the black/white 24-hour ring that indicates the correct time in each of the cities. It’s practical and easy to read, and because of the black-and-white 24-hour ring, you can also tell whether it’s day or night in the various cities. The city ring is static; however, the black/white ring is in constant motion and completes a full revolution in 24 hours. Everything can be easily set with the single crown at 3 o’clock. We reviewed the Traveller WW.TC for you last year and addressed everything you want to know about world timers.
Specifications – Girard-Perregaux Traveller WW.TC Titanium DLC
- Case: Black DLC-coated titanium, 44 mm in diameter, sapphire crystal with nonreflective coating, caseback with sapphire crystal viewing window, water-resistant to 100 meters
- Movement: Calibre GP03300-0083, automatic; chronograph module; world-timer module; 28,800 vph (4 Hz), 46-hour power reserve, 63 jewels
- Strap: rubber coated with black, rubberized alligator leather, ceramic folding buckle with titanium/PVD blades
The new Traveller WW.TC Titanium DLC has a retail price of $18,300.
