Travel Watch Functions: World Time vs. GMT
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Travel Watch Functions: World Time vs. GMT

By Clueless_Collector · Apr 17, 2019 · 22 replies
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Clueless_Collector initiates a discussion on preferred travel function watches, presenting options like World Timers, GMTs, and the Sky-Dweller. The post, accompanied by illustrative photos, seeks community insights on the practicality and aesthetics of various dual and multiple time zone complications.

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Which type do you prefer, and why?

Examples below, apologize if I missed other candidates

1. World Time, like Patek Philippe’s cream 523x? I wish I have this one day - so using GP ww.tc - similar to PP but much “affordable” relatively
2. ALS Lange 1 Timezone
3. GMTs
4. Skydweller

















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RI
riverside / Henry
Apr 17, 2019
For me, I prefer simple, functional watches.

Aesthetically, world time watches are very nice, and arouse interest among friends. But technically, I only need a dual time function, one for on-location time, the other for home time. Having said this, one day I'll still acquire a world time watch. Cheers, Henry

CL
Clueless_Collector
Apr 17, 2019
Your response is totally understandable....

and normal here. It’s good to have options. Thanks Henry.

KM
KMII
Apr 17, 2019
Find number one the most appealing...

It may not be more practical but it’s certainly more romantic 😊

CL
Clueless_Collector
Apr 17, 2019
The WT is very easy to see an overall time around the world...

in a glance....that is additional bonus. Nice choice 👍🏻

RO
rolandc
Apr 17, 2019
I agree with you. Number one is attractive and easy to read. [nt]

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jim vancouver
Apr 17, 2019
What about this Breguet?

The simpler GMT model is sufficient if you need to know just two time zones. However, if you are communicating with several time zones, the world timer is better. For example, you need to call Hong Kong at 10 am, but expecting a call from Dubai at 6 pm. While waiting for the stock market to open in London. IMO, legibility of the world timer's dial is most important. Your GP example looks too cluttered while the Lange example may be difficult to read fast. My personal preference is for this Bregu

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