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Bluside · 16 January 2020, 10:47 PM

OK, I admit it. If my GMTs have run down and I just want to pick one up to wear for the day, I just set the time and date. The second time zone is meaningless to me at this point.

However, if I know I'll be wearing the watch for a few days in a row, I will set it to GMT time. I don't really know why. I guess it goes back to my old flying days. I don't do as much traveling as I used to.

But, I sure love my GMTs.

JayHantz · 16 January 2020, 10:53 PM

Fair enough! Most people won’t dive to 1000 feet, or use the chronograph to record lap times and speed. Use the complication as you need it. Either way, it is an amazing watch.

Continue to wear it in the best of health!

Mystro · 16 January 2020, 11:24 PM

Nothing wrong with that. A 4 hand watch is just as handsome regardless if the 4th hand is set.

If you want to be technical, you did set it but rather it’s just not set for a time zone you’re using at the present time.

fsprow · 16 January 2020, 11:33 PM

If my Sky Dweller or Pepsi are off my wrist for more than a day, I just put them on my SwissKubiK watch winder and they are ready to go when I’m ready to wear them.

Ian Macdermott · 17 January 2020, 12:03 AM

I admit it. I don't always set the second time zone on my GMT

Wait you mean that funny looking hand with the big arrow on my GMT has a use.

schoolboy · 17 January 2020, 12:03 AM

I don’t always set the time on my GMT, but when I do...

Haha jk

Sounded like a meme to me lol

MTdweller · 17 January 2020, 12:11 AM

Uh oh. I’m sure there are GMT purists here that aren’t going to like that . . .

timepieceluvr · 17 January 2020, 12:11 AM

Mine is set today. Minneapolis to Phoenix

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Waxtactic · 17 January 2020, 12:13 AM

Interesting. I could really use the full 3 timezone functionality of the GMT series, but sure, if you're not traveling much anymore, purchased the watch for the movement or asthetics I get it.

When I pop on my 16570 (Polar E2) I always set it to GMT.

rolexest · 17 January 2020, 12:34 AM

I removed that hand from my GMT all together... USELESS

Rolex-istanbul · 17 January 2020, 12:49 AM

I removed the hands and the bezel and put timing bezel. And use that timing bezel as Gmt much easier

SydR · 17 January 2020, 01:02 AM

Often I don’t even set the date!

JoseR · 17 January 2020, 01:05 AM

Really don't care for the GMT's. I just want to know USA time zone. I don't travel to other countries with different time zones so I find no use for it.

Watch This · 17 January 2020, 01:08 AM

Oh....that's what that is for

Bluside · 17 January 2020, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SydR

Often I don’t even set the date!

I can admit to this also.

Geckobros · 17 January 2020, 01:30 AM

My "mild" OCD doesn't allow for me to not set the GMT. If I am not traveling, the GMT is my local AM/PM. The date? If it is present, I have to set it too. I certainly love no date watches, they relax me. Go figure.

pickettt · 17 January 2020, 02:45 AM

I always have mine set. I use it,not for GMT, but rather another time zone. I rather mess with the bezel.

shlomom · 17 January 2020, 02:49 AM

Who here sets it to London time like a purist?

Eric-London · 17 January 2020, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluside

OK, I admit it. If my GMTs have run down and I just want to pick one up to wear for the day, I just set the time and date. The second time zone is meaningless to me at this point.

However, if I know I'll be wearing the watch for a few days in a row, I will set it to GMT time. I don't really know why. I guess it goes back to my old flying days. I don't do as much traveling as I used to.

But, I sure love my GMTs.

Lol whats a time zone?

dchernikoff · 17 January 2020, 02:59 AM

I use all three time zone es in my GMT quite often, especially when I’m traveling (my team at work is located all over the globe). Plus not having the GMT hand set properly would really bug me. So that’s why I got a Wolf watch winder.

Doc Savage · 17 January 2020, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SydR

Often I don’t even set the date!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluside

I can admit to this also.

Me too! I am glad to find out I'm not the lone stranger in this regard

thesharkfactor · 17 January 2020, 03:53 AM

I had a GMT.. I never used the complication yet.
I have Submariner, I use the bezel timer every day, many times.

grymg · 17 January 2020, 03:58 AM

I am the same with the GMT hand (I only set when I need it), also sometimes I'm too lazy to set the date on my GMT. Depending on what you need to get to, it will take many crown turns to get to the date you want.

MilgaussBe · 17 January 2020, 04:00 AM

Only when I travel when the function is needed, in my own timezone I never set the GMT-hand.

Rashid.bk · 17 January 2020, 04:06 AM

Not an issue, it's just a watch, to tell time. Many don't dive, explore, race cars, sky dwell or presidents of anything.

Uglydog · 17 January 2020, 04:07 AM

I don't own a GMT, but if I did, I would set the hand to when I expected to receive my next call from my AD. Oh! maybe I don't need that hand at all.

pepsiretail · 17 January 2020, 04:13 AM

I use it mostly for 24 hour time and I almost never turn the bezel.

Martymcflyface · 17 January 2020, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluside

OK, I admit it. If my GMTs have run down and I just want to pick one up to wear for the day, I just set the time and date. The second time zone is meaningless to me at this point.

However, if I know I'll be wearing the watch for a few days in a row, I will set it to GMT time.

I don’t really understand the logic here. Maybe I’m misinterpreting how you set the watch.
The time difference between GMT and your home time is always the same. When you set the local time on the watch, the GMT hand moves as well. So unless you don’t set it correctly for AM/PM, by setting your watch to the local time, aren’t you correctly setting the GMT hand without even trying?

42itus · 17 January 2020, 04:57 AM

Is that what that weird arrow is?

iliketime · 17 January 2020, 05:00 AM

mine is always set to Hawaii time unless im abroad.

16 January 2020, 10:47 PM	#1
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I admit it. I don't always set the second time zone on my GMT OK, I admit it. If my GMTs have run down and I just want to pick one up to wear for the day, I just set the time and date. The second time zone is meaningless to me at this point. However, if I know I'll be wearing the watch for a few days in a row, I will set it to GMT time. I don't really know why. I guess it goes back to my old flying days. I don't do as much traveling as I used to. But, I sure love my GMTs.

17 January 2020, 12:03 AM	#5
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	I admit it. I don't always set the second time zone on my GMT Wait you mean that funny looking hand with the big arrow on my GMT has a use. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

17 January 2020, 01:05 AM	#13
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,276	Really don't care for the GMT's. I just want to know USA time zone. I don't travel to other countries with different time zones so I find no use for it. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

17 January 2020, 02:59 AM	#20
dchernikoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 678	I use all three time zone es in my GMT quite often, especially when I’m traveling (my team at work is located all over the globe). Plus not having the GMT hand set properly would really bug me. So that’s why I got a Wolf watch winder. __________________ Watches: GMT-II Coke series K; DJ36 SS white-dial & Roulette date; 126610LV Starbucks Wife's watch: DJ31 RG/SS, diamond dial, diamond bezel -- "Wear the watch, don't let the watch wear you!"

17 January 2020, 03:58 AM	#23
grymg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 363	I am the same with the GMT hand (I only set when I need it), also sometimes I'm too lazy to set the date on my GMT. Depending on what you need to get to, it will take many crown turns to get to the date you want. __________________ 114060, 116710BLNR, 116234WSJ, Omega 311.30 16710 N-serial "Coke" (SOLD)

16 January 2020, 10:53 PM	#2
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Fair enough! Most people won’t dive to 1000 feet, or use the chronograph to record lap times and speed. Use the complication as you need it. Either way, it is an amazing watch. Continue to wear it in the best of health!

16 January 2020, 11:24 PM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Nothing wrong with that. A 4 hand watch is just as handsome regardless if the 4th hand is set. If you want to be technical, you did set it but rather it’s just not set for a time zone you’re using at the present time.

16 January 2020, 11:33 PM	#4
fsprow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,547	If my Sky Dweller or Pepsi are off my wrist for more than a day, I just put them on my SwissKubiK watch winder and they are ready to go when I’m ready to wear them.

17 January 2020, 12:03 AM	#6
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I don’t always set the time on my GMT, but when I do... Haha jk Sounded like a meme to me lol

17 January 2020, 12:11 AM	#7
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Uh oh. I’m sure there are GMT purists here that aren’t going to like that . . .

17 January 2020, 12:11 AM	#8
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	Mine is set today. Minneapolis to Phoenix Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2020, 12:13 AM	#9
Waxtactic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston Watch: Seiko 6138-0030 Posts: 278	Interesting. I could really use the full 3 timezone functionality of the GMT series, but sure, if you're not traveling much anymore, purchased the watch for the movement or asthetics I get it. When I pop on my 16570 (Polar E2) I always set it to GMT.

17 January 2020, 12:34 AM	#10
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	I removed that hand from my GMT all together... USELESS

17 January 2020, 12:49 AM	#11
Rolex-istanbul "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: istanbul Posts: 167	I removed the hands and the bezel and put timing bezel. And use that timing bezel as Gmt much easier

17 January 2020, 01:02 AM	#12
SydR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 338	Often I don’t even set the date!

17 January 2020, 01:08 AM	#14
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Oh....that's what that is for

17 January 2020, 01:30 AM	#16
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	My "mild" OCD doesn't allow for me to not set the GMT. If I am not traveling, the GMT is my local AM/PM. The date? If it is present, I have to set it too. I certainly love no date watches, they relax me. Go figure.

17 January 2020, 02:45 AM	#17
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,450	I always have mine set. I use it,not for GMT, but rather another time zone. I rather mess with the bezel.

17 January 2020, 02:49 AM	#18
shlomom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: home Posts: 43	Who here sets it to London time like a purist?

17 January 2020, 03:53 AM	#22
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	I had a GMT.. I never used the complication yet. I have Submariner, I use the bezel timer every day, many times.

17 January 2020, 04:00 AM	#24
MilgaussBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: EU Watch: GV Z-blue/BLNR Posts: 210	Only when I travel when the function is needed, in my own timezone I never set the GMT-hand.

17 January 2020, 04:06 AM	#25
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Not an issue, it's just a watch, to tell time. Many don't dive, explore, race cars, sky dwell or presidents of anything.

17 January 2020, 04:07 AM	#26
Uglydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central NJ Posts: 8	I don't own a GMT, but if I did, I would set the hand to when I expected to receive my next call from my AD. Oh! maybe I don't need that hand at all.

17 January 2020, 04:13 AM	#27
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	I use it mostly for 24 hour time and I almost never turn the bezel.

17 January 2020, 04:57 AM	#29
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Is that what that weird arrow is?

17 January 2020, 05:00 AM	#30
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	mine is always set to Hawaii time unless im abroad.

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