Independent hour hand

[mps354]

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some help. While I find gmt watches useful (I travel for work quite a bit), I don't necessarily like the clutter of extra hands. I'm looking for recommendations for watches with an hour hand that can be set independently. That way, I can quickly update the time as I travel without needing an actual gmt watch. Thanks!

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by mps354

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some help. While I find gmt watches useful (I travel for work quite a bit), I don't necessarily like the clutter of extra hands. I'm looking for recommendations for watches with an hour hand that can be set independently. That way, I can quickly update the time as I travel without needing an actual gmt watch. Thanks!

Al worldtimes

[DCheeta]

I believe that all of Omega's newer (8500 and newer) three-handers allow quick independent setting of the hour hand without hacking the movement, which is great for travel.

However, that convenience comes at the expense of a quick-set date. You must advance the hour hand 24 hours in order to change the date.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I believe that all of Omega's newer (8500 and newer) three-handers allow quick independent setting of the hour hand without hacking the movement, which is great for travel.

However, that convenience comes at the expense of a quick-set date. You must advance the hour hand 24 hours in order to change the date.

This is definitely more along the lines of what I'm looking for, thanks!

Please keep the suggestions coming...

[Tools]

Ulysse Nardin dual-time watches use an extra "window" to show the second (static) time zone, the hour hand is fully adjustable with a simple button push.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by Tools

Ulysse Nardin dual-time watches use an extra "window" to show the second (static) time zone, the hour hand is fully adjustable with a simple button push.

Thanks Larry

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by mps354

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some help. While I find gmt watches useful (I travel for work quite a bit), I don't necessarily like the clutter of extra hands. I'm looking for recommendations for watches with an hour hand that can be set independently. That way, I can quickly update the time as I travel without needing an actual gmt watch. Thanks!

what i think you are asking for is a watch with a jumping hours function when setting the time similar to a Rolex GMT but without the GMT hand? Im not sure i know of one.

Not exactly what you are asking for, but i highly recommend a Patek 5164. The 2nd time zone can be hidden when you don't want it and the local time adjusted with a simple push of a button.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

what i think you are asking for is a watch with a jumping hours function when setting the time similar to a Rolex GMT but without the GMT hand? Im not sure i know of one.

Not exactly what you are asking for, but i highly recommend a Patek 5164. The 2nd time zone can be hidden when you don't want it and the local time adjusted with a simple push of a button.

Amazing watch...so great I own one

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by mps354

Amazing watch...so great I own one

and you still want a travel watch

In any case do let us know what you decide

[mps354]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

and you still want a travel watch

In any case do let us know what you decide

I know...it's part of the sickness.

[mps354]

I did a bit more digging...in addition to the omega 8500 movement I also found out that the panerai 9010 movement has the function as well. I'll keep looking

[ap1]

Yes newer In house panerai. Their gmt hand can also be hidden under the hour hand.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by ap1

Yes newer In house panerai. Their gmt hand can also be hidden under the hour hand.

JLC Hometime has this feature as well iirc.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by ap1

Yes newer In house panerai. Their gmt hand can also be hidden under the hour hand.

Originally Posted by Tony64

JLC Hometime has this feature as well iirc.

Thanks guys!

[brandrea]

Hi Mike,

Not sure if you'd condem Panerai, but this one allows you to set the hour hand independently

[mps354]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Hi Mike,

Not sure if you'd condem Panerai, but this one allows you to set the hour hand independently

I've been checking out the panerai options...might be the direction I'm heading