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leopardprey · 24 August 2007, 05:07 PM

Well, as posted before in a review I did, really liking my new TT GMT II and the practical features it has for me.

Using it to tell 4 different Time zones.

Here is how:

Hour and minute hands set to Local time here in Afghansitan.

Green 24 hour hand set to USA Time. (Just have to remember it is 30 minutes off, due to Afghan being one of the 5 countries in the world that are not on 1 hour increment time zone differences). At a quick glance gives a general idea of the time back in the USA (for calling relatives, bussiness calls, etc..). If need exact time, I just subtract 30 minutes. (the time is read off the 24 hour bezel, when fixed in the standardized bezel position - Bezel Triangle at the 12 oClock postion)

Now, here in Afghansitan, with the US Military we also operate on Zulu time for specific mission requirements, operations, and flight schedules of fixed wing, and rotary aircraft. So when I need to know Zulu time, I move the bezel 3 clicks to the left and then move it to the 51 minute tick mark. Gives me real quick exact Zulu time!

Now I need to know the time in Cambodia, to communicate with a friend I have there. I move the the bezel 11 clicks to the left. Gives me Cambodia Time. Need to know Hong Kong time as well occasionally to communcate with personnel/friends there, so move 12 clicks (from initial position) to the left.

Need to know what time it is on the West Coast of the USA, to shoot Kansaivet an email or communicate with other friends or bussiness on the Left Coast, then move bezel three clicks to the right. Gives me West Coast USA time.

Very versatile watch. The ultimate International travel/adventure watch!

frostie · 24 August 2007, 05:13 PM

Great info Chad. Thanks for sharing

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 August 2007, 06:10 PM

Cool stuff, Chad!

The time is now 10.09 AM in Denmark. So now you know and can set the hand/bezel to know the time in Denmark and tell when I post here

ROGU808 · 24 August 2007, 06:15 PM

That's really cool Chad!
Unfortunately...I'm dyslexic.
Being a dyslexic architect is tough enough...mixing up 4 time zones and waking all my good friends around the world...that's just wrong. LOL

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 August 2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROGU808

That's really cool Chad!
Unfortunately...I'm dyslexic.
Being a dyslexic architect is tough enough...mixing up 4 time zones and waking all my good friends around the world...that's just wrong. LOL

Oh, so it was YOU who were architect of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

ROGU808 · 24 August 2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Oh, so it was YOU who were architect of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

In my past life...perhaps.
Sometimes I blurt out things in Italian for no reason...and without knowing exactly what I'm saying...LOL

Flyjet601 · 24 August 2007, 07:30 PM

great info Chad.....

Andad · 24 August 2007, 10:09 PM

Hi Chad,

It's Friday night in Australia - adjust your date accordingly.

jbradley02 · 24 August 2007, 10:14 PM

Great just what I needed

Andad · 24 August 2007, 10:17 PM

Are you really Elias N. Khnaser ?

roadcarver · 24 August 2007, 10:40 PM

Now THAT's how you use a Rolex GMT II!

Dan Pierce · 24 August 2007, 11:32 PM

Code:

The ultimate International travel/adventure watch!

Amen brother!

dP

frostie · 24 August 2007, 11:33 PM

Yeap Dan the ultimate watch

BigC208 · 25 August 2007, 06:11 AM

I personally leave the 24 hour hand on GMT, the 12 our hand on local eastern daytime where I live. If I want to know the time in other timezones all I have to know are the hours plus or minus from GMT and dial that into the bezel. Helps while flying around the different timezones in the US and only staying for a few hours. If I go somewhere for a few days or weeks I set the 12 hour hand to local time and leave the 24 hour hand at GMT. Never missed a flight that way or woke the wife up at 0300.

Pete G · 25 August 2007, 06:44 AM

I only need to turn the bezel once to track three time zones quickly.

The 24-hour hand gives me the time for one zone [usually zulu], and I have memorized the positions of a 24-hour clock, so I don't need the bezel.

The bezel gives me the second [home time if I'm traveling].

The 12-hour hand gets set to local time.

All that spinning of the bezel would make me dizzy.

astcell · 25 August 2007, 10:12 PM

Chad, gonna come up for the bridge opening tomorrow?

Gaijin · 26 August 2007, 06:19 AM

Excellent use of the GMT! My Explorer II (love it), but the bezel does not rotate.

Edensknight · 26 August 2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Now THAT's how you use a Rolex GMT II!

Here, here! Thanks for sharing, good buddy!

leopardprey · 27 August 2007, 04:06 PM

Astcell, No not going to make it up there. Stuck on Bagram and a few FOBs Southeast for now.

One of these days I do need to pay you a visit.

CENTRAL ASIA (The "STANS") TT GMT II CLUB

Membership: 2

astcell · 27 August 2007, 09:59 PM

Well if you make it up, this is my hooch where I am living temporarily until October 1st. Then I'll get a nice place.

24 August 2007, 05:07 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	TT GMT 3rd and 4th Time Zone Usage Well, as posted before in a review I did, really liking my new TT GMT II and the practical features it has for me. Using it to tell 4 different Time zones. Here is how: Hour and minute hands set to Local time here in Afghansitan. Green 24 hour hand set to USA Time. (Just have to remember it is 30 minutes off, due to Afghan being one of the 5 countries in the world that are not on 1 hour increment time zone differences). At a quick glance gives a general idea of the time back in the USA (for calling relatives, bussiness calls, etc..). If need exact time, I just subtract 30 minutes. (the time is read off the 24 hour bezel, when fixed in the standardized bezel position - Bezel Triangle at the 12 oClock postion) Now, here in Afghansitan, with the US Military we also operate on Zulu time for specific mission requirements, operations, and flight schedules of fixed wing, and rotary aircraft. So when I need to know Zulu time, I move the bezel 3 clicks to the left and then move it to the 51 minute tick mark. Gives me real quick exact Zulu time! Now I need to know the time in Cambodia, to communicate with a friend I have there. I move the the bezel 11 clicks to the left. Gives me Cambodia Time. Need to know Hong Kong time as well occasionally to communcate with personnel/friends there, so move 12 clicks (from initial position) to the left. Need to know what time it is on the West Coast of the USA, to shoot Kansaivet an email or communicate with other friends or bussiness on the Left Coast, then move bezel three clicks to the right. Gives me West Coast USA time. Very versatile watch. The ultimate International travel/adventure watch! Last edited by leopardprey; 24 August 2007 at 07:35 PM..

24 August 2007, 06:10 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Cool stuff, Chad! The time is now 10.09 AM in Denmark. So now you know and can set the hand/bezel to know the time in Denmark and tell when I post here __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 August 2007, 07:30 PM	#7
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	great info Chad..... __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

24 August 2007, 10:09 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Chad, It's Friday night in Australia - adjust your date accordingly. __________________ E

24 August 2007, 10:17 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Are you really Elias N. Khnaser ? __________________ E

24 August 2007, 05:13 PM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Great info Chad. Thanks for sharing

24 August 2007, 06:15 PM	#4
ROGU808 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 288	That's really cool Chad! Unfortunately...I'm dyslexic. Being a dyslexic architect is tough enough...mixing up 4 time zones and waking all my good friends around the world...that's just wrong. LOL

24 August 2007, 10:14 PM	#9
jbradley02 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: John Location: Connecticut Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 91	Great just what I needed

24 August 2007, 10:40 PM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Now THAT's how you use a Rolex GMT II! __________________ I'm just a cook...

24 August 2007, 11:32 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Code: The ultimate International travel/adventure watch! Amen brother! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

24 August 2007, 11:33 PM	#13
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Yeap Dan the ultimate watch

25 August 2007, 06:11 AM	#14
BigC208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 29	I personally leave the 24 hour hand on GMT, the 12 our hand on local eastern daytime where I live. If I want to know the time in other timezones all I have to know are the hours plus or minus from GMT and dial that into the bezel. Helps while flying around the different timezones in the US and only staying for a few hours. If I go somewhere for a few days or weeks I set the 12 hour hand to local time and leave the 24 hour hand at GMT. Never missed a flight that way or woke the wife up at 0300.

25 August 2007, 06:44 AM	#15
Pete G Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT-II Posts: 79	I only need to turn the bezel once to track three time zones quickly. The 24-hour hand gives me the time for one zone [usually zulu], and I have memorized the positions of a 24-hour clock, so I don't need the bezel. The bezel gives me the second [home time if I'm traveling]. The 12-hour hand gets set to local time. All that spinning of the bezel would make me dizzy.

25 August 2007, 10:12 PM	#16
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Chad, gonna come up for the bridge opening tomorrow?

26 August 2007, 06:19 AM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Excellent use of the GMT! My Explorer II (love it), but the bezel does not rotate.

27 August 2007, 04:06 PM	#19
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Astcell, No not going to make it up there. Stuck on Bagram and a few FOBs Southeast for now. One of these days I do need to pay you a visit. CENTRAL ASIA (The "STANS") TT GMT II CLUB Membership: 2

27 August 2007, 09:59 PM	#20
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Well if you make it up, this is my hooch where I am living temporarily until October 1st. Then I'll get a nice place.

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