GMT Watches

’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...

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Dec 2, 2023 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

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.

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Nov 30, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

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...

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Nov 9, 2023 by WatchTime

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 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...

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Nov 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH REVIEW

Well Traveled Companion: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay GMT

Tudor adds world-time functionality to the Black Bay with new manufacture Caliber MT5652. Not only does the GMT version run more accurately than many other chronometer-tested watches, it boasts a 70-hour power reserve and the time displays can be set in several different ways.

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Nov 3, 2023 by Martina Richter

Circles of Time: Reviewing the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. Fifteen years after its introduction, the Lange 1 Time Zone from A. Lange & Söhne was equipped with a new manufacture caliber. The time in two different time zones can be read intuitively from the dial. But this watch offers much more, as we can confirm after scrutinizing...

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Oct 31, 2023 by Martina Richter

Omega Releases Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey

Omega is gearing up for the upcoming diving season with a new addition to the Seamaster Planet Ocean line, initially launched in 2015. This latest model dubbed the Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey introduces a new case material — silicon nitride ceramic [Si3N4], known for its lightweight yet robust characteristics. The 45.5-mm case, typical of...

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Oct 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH TEST

Hitting the Road: A Test of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is designed to be the ideal travelers’ companion. Can this new model – inspired by lesser-known Patek Philippe pilot watches – meet the claim? We explore the watch in this in-depth test from the WatchTime archives. Original photos are by Patrick Mokesch.

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Oct 26, 2023 by Jens Koch

Debuting at WatchTime New York 2023: The New Bremont Supermarine GMT S302

Always a fan favorite at WatchTime New York, British watchmaker Bremont this year returns to North America’s biggest watch event of the year, this time to unveil an updated edition within their popular Supermarine series. Fully dubbed the Supermarine GMT S302, the updated diver-travelers watch consists of three color options, including a primarily steel edition,...

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Oct 18, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH TEST

Batman on Tour: Testing the Rolex GMT-Master II

Rolex has updated its popular travel watch, the GMT-Master II, in steel with its blue-and-black “Batman” bezel. We tested one of the first pieces available with a Jubilee bracelet and a new movement in this feature from the WatchTime archives (original photos by Marcus Krüger).

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Oct 14, 2023 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Bovet Récital 27

Bovet, a distinguished name in the world of horlogerie for over two hundred years, is set to showcase its exceptional Récital 27 timepiece at WatchTime New York 2023. Representing one of the brand’s latest works in its “writing desk” style Récital collection, the watch is a triple time zone design inspired by the brand’s founder,...

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Oct 4, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Sky Blue

Bell & Ross is a brand renowned for drawing inspiration from the realms of aviation, with many of its watches taking direct influence from important in-flight instruments utilized by pilots. The BR 05 series— while undoubtedly geared towards the modern city-dwelling resident— also touches this well of inspiration, merging it with sporty-chic “urban” aestheticism. In...

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Sep 19, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Quick Getaway: Reviewing the Grand Seiko Elegance GMT

It’s hard to believe that Grand Seiko has been on the international market just over 10 years, since celebrating its 60th birthday last year. Its Elegance GMT has a modern time-zone function and a high-speed automatic caliber that’s absolutely up to date. We give it a closer look in this review from the WatchTime archives....

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Sep 9, 2023 by Martina Richter

WATCH TEST

Hands-On Review: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” Ref. 126710 BLRO

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2021. Coke or Pepsi? It’s a matter of taste, some say, and individual tastes always differ. But there’s only one right answer if you’re talking about the Rolex GMT-Master. Although the manufacturer made a version that had a GMT bezel in red and...

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Aug 27, 2023 by Jens Koch

Grand Seiko Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Caliber 9S with Two GMT Watches

In 1998, the unveiling of caliber 9S marked a new epoch in the realm of Grand Seiko‘s mechanical watchmaking. This entirely new movement was meticulously conceived to embody the hallmark precision and exceptional resilience that had already become synonymous with the Japanese luxury brand. It swiftly evolved into the platform upon which the entire spectrum...

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Aug 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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...

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Aug 15, 2023 by Martina Richter

Longines Presents Four New HydroConquest Executions with GMT Functionality

The Swiss brand with a winged sandglass in its logo once again draws upon its many years of experience in the discipline of sport watches, now rebooting the popular HydroConquest in a new model generation. Water resistant to 300 meters, this 2007-premiered dive watch collection combines high technological standards with Longines‘ distinctive elegance, importantly bringing...

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Aug 10, 2023 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.

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Aug 6, 2023 by Jens Koch

Monochromatic Magnificence: A. Lange & Söhne Releases Lange 1 Time Zone in Platinum

With the Lange 1 Time Zone, premiered in 2005, A. Lange & Söhne presented their vision of a high-end GMT watch of Glashütte provenience. Adding to its functionality is a newly developed caliber that indicates the daylight-saving time. This second generation was originally released in 2020 with a white gold case and black dial, with a...

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Jul 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Global Citizen: Introducing the Series8 880 GMT (With Live Photos and Video)

The Citizen Series8 collection of mechanical watches is known for its modern and sporty looks. The Japanese watchmaker is now adding three new GMT models in stainless steel, all of them able to withstand up to 16,000 A/m. Movement is the GMT Caliber 9054, a new in-house movement that combines a 50-hour power reserve with an average...

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Jul 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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