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Jan 23, 2021,06:52 AM
 

I would rather see the Patek ( most charming ) - Absolutely, but no date and timezone changes only uni-directional. Unitime bi-directional + date!
The JLC ( most innovative ) - Absolutely (if you mean the Geographic) but no date and poor legibility - If you like the fixed city ring, check out the IWC Pilot WT, same system, but with date and much better legibility.
the GP WWTC ( most reasonable ) - Pricewise not much different from the Unitime, nice for stay at home, but takes more changes when you actually travel
and the Vacheron ( most complete with 37 different time zones ) - Absolutely, but no date and not that easy to change the timezones, you have to find an exact 'click' to set it correctly. On a €30k watch? Come on!
I chose the Unitime over the Patek WT and WT chronograph, over the Vacheron and over the JLC, not because of price but of functionality.

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Another day, another vintage Breitling Unitime, but this time reference 1 260.

 
 By: amanico : January 22nd, 2021-14:03
Some days ago, I posted my Unitime, the second generation, reference 2610. Here is the first Unitime, the reference 1 260. A true world time. Credit picture: Antiquorum. Something I am hunting for a long time... And one of my very favorite Breitling. Best...  

A real beauty. What is the case size.

 
 By: Bill : January 22nd, 2021-22:30

Circa 37 mm, maybe 38.

 
 By: amanico : January 22nd, 2021-22:31

The one is in amazing condition!! I really like this model. What do you think of the new ones? The spirit is still here! Good luck for the hunt! Best, E.

 
 By: eklektik : January 23rd, 2021-00:13

The Superocean is not bad at all, as well as the Navitimer.

 
 By: amanico : January 23rd, 2021-03:29

Not seen this one before. Reminds me of the Patek world timer. Looks good.

 
 By: nasseriq : January 23rd, 2021-00:50

From the late 50's...

 
 By: amanico : January 23rd, 2021-03:29

Not familiar with this version, but if you happen to be looking for a

 
 By: wover : January 23rd, 2021-02:51
modern world timer, you can't beat the Navitimer (also called Aviator) 8 B35 Unitime 43. Fully fuctioning WT with DST adjustment and backward and forward date. It's the best WT out there. ...  

The best? I would rather see the Patek ( most charming ), the JLC ( most innovative ), the GP WWTC ( most reasonable ) and the Vacheron ( most complete with 37 different time zones )...

 
 By: amanico : January 23rd, 2021-03:30

Allow me to elaborate just a little...

 
 By: wover : January 23rd, 2021-06:52
I would rather see the Patek ( most charming ) - Absolutely, but no date and timezone changes only uni-directional. Unitime bi-directional + date! The JLC ( most innovative ) - Absolutely (if you mean the Geographic) but no date and poor legibility - If y... 

Good points, Wover. Well advocated. Now you have to swallow this date... ;)

 
 By: amanico : January 23rd, 2021-08:10

Swallowed:D

 
 By: wover : January 23rd, 2021-09:08
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LOL!

 
 By: amanico : January 23rd, 2021-09:29

I don't want to draw attention away from the Unitime because it is a beautiful WT: simple and clear. Very well done indeed, in fact.

 
 By: Rosneathian : January 23rd, 2021-20:43
But while I'm here, and because I enjoyed the comparative assessment above, I'd welcome your views on the WT I have: the L.U. Chopard Time Traveller One (in steel). Hope you can find a moment to share your thoughts. ...  

That is a beautiful piece!

 
 By: wover : January 24th, 2021-01:19
However, I strongly prefer WT watches that change timezones in one move. The Time Traveler One requires two actions using two crowns to change time zones. Still, a great piece to check time zones around the world in lockdown - Wover

Fair enough! Good thing I've got the time to travel from one crown to the other!

 
 By: Rosneathian : January 24th, 2021-19:33

Superb! Yes, I forgot this one, and a pity because I really like it.

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2021-01:31