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Rockrolex · 12 October 2015, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

I use the GMT hand for US EST as that is where I am currently based. The hour and minute hands I use for local time, wherever that may be.

Me, too. I do the same thing.

Tools · 12 October 2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GFONG

Dear all,

I haven't used and owned a GMT watch. I am curious how you guys set the GMT 24hr hand to which hour when you are not traveling or not using the feature.

Best,
Galen

Regarding a GMT II: You don't really set the 24 hr hand when you are "not traveling or not using the feature".

The 24 hr hand is the primary hand and it is set first where it almost always stays; usually to a zone you want to monitor at all times or as a base reference time. Changing the 24 hr hand requires you to stop the watch and re-set the entire works; this is not really practical. It is the jump (local) hour hand that is changed as you travel through time zones

Rockrolex · 12 October 2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Regarding a GMT II: You don't really set the 24 hr hand when you are "not traveling or not using the feature".

The 24 hr hand is the primary hand and it is set first where it almost always stays; usually to a zone you want to monitor at all times or as a base reference time. Changing the 24 hr hand requires you to stop the watch and re-set the entire works; this is not really practical. It is the jump (local) hour hand that is changed as you travel through time zones

You're absolutely correct, Larry. Glad you made that clear.

Ravager135 · 12 October 2015, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchinMD

I set GMT hand to UTC, hour hand to local time and turn bezel to home time while traveling.

That's how it's done.

GFONG · 12 October 2015, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Regarding a GMT II: You don't really set the 24 hr hand when you are "not traveling or not using the feature".

The 24 hr hand is the primary hand and it is set first where it almost always stays; usually to a zone you want to monitor at all times or as a base reference time. Changing the 24 hr hand requires you to stop the watch and re-set the entire works; this is not really practical. It is the jump (local) hour hand that is changed as you travel through time zones

Thanks Larry for the explanation. I would like to clarify my understanding. For example, I am in HK, both the 24hr hand and local hr hand are set to HK time zone. If I travel to US, then I need to set the local hr hand to US time zone. Am I right? It means that the 24hr hand and local hr hand are overlap when I am not traveling.

Al1969 · 12 October 2015, 03:10 AM

I set mine to GMT.

Tools · 12 October 2015, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GFONG

Thanks Larry for the explanation. I would like to clarify my understanding. For example, I am in HK, both the 24hr hand and local hr hand are set to HK time zone. If I travel to US, then I need to set the local hr hand to US time zone. Am I right? It means that the 24hr hand and local hr hand are overlap when I am not traveling.

This is how a dual time watch is generally used..

If you do want to reference another time zone you can offset the bezel and use the 24 hr hand without stopping the watch. This is a feature that is always available.

Base-Z · 12 October 2015, 03:51 AM

Mine is set to Greenwich Astronomical Time, with date change at mid-day (London UK)

SLS · 12 October 2015, 04:02 AM

I only use the feature when I travel. All my family is stateside so there is no real need to set the 24 hand.

rolexnub · 12 October 2015, 04:12 AM

I live in Canada and set my GMT hand in the Philippines where I was born.

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jcd · 13 October 2015, 04:19 AM

I work in aviation. Sure, there are lots of clocks set to UTC where I work, but I still set the 24hr hand to UTC/GMT.

sigsauer · 13 October 2015, 04:30 AM

GMT hand to Zulu, jump hands and bezel for local/3rd time zone. This allows for ease of changes between zones and main reference point.

That's what's great about the GMT, so many ways to set and use it!

SeaAndSky · 13 October 2015, 04:56 AM

I'm an airline pilot. I set the GMT hand to GMT. Very helpful at work when in the crew room or at the gate reviewing paperwork. When I'm in another time zone I rotate the bezel so local time is indicated by the GMT hand's relation to the bezel. That way I don't have to fuss with quick setting the hand. That's how some 747, 707, and Constellation guys I know from PanAm and Northwest used their older GMTs. I'm not sure that's what Rolex intended but it makes sense.

blue lion · 13 October 2015, 08:39 AM

I don't set mine.

Mosbrook · 13 October 2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Mine is set to happy hour

Outstanding!

12 October 2015, 03:10 AM	#36
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	I set mine to GMT. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

12 October 2015, 04:02 AM	#39
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I only use the feature when I travel. All my family is stateside so there is no real need to set the 24 hand. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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12 October 2015, 03:51 AM	#38
Base-Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 268	Mine is set to Greenwich Astronomical Time, with date change at mid-day (London UK)

12 October 2015, 04:12 AM	#40
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	I live in Canada and set my GMT hand in the Philippines where I was born. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2015, 04:19 AM	#41
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	I work in aviation. Sure, there are lots of clocks set to UTC where I work, but I still set the 24hr hand to UTC/GMT.

13 October 2015, 04:30 AM	#42
sigsauer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 137	GMT hand to Zulu, jump hands and bezel for local/3rd time zone. This allows for ease of changes between zones and main reference point. That's what's great about the GMT, so many ways to set and use it!

13 October 2015, 04:56 AM	#43
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I'm an airline pilot. I set the GMT hand to GMT. Very helpful at work when in the crew room or at the gate reviewing paperwork. When I'm in another time zone I rotate the bezel so local time is indicated by the GMT hand's relation to the bezel. That way I don't have to fuss with quick setting the hand. That's how some 747, 707, and Constellation guys I know from PanAm and Northwest used their older GMTs. I'm not sure that's what Rolex intended but it makes sense.

13 October 2015, 08:39 AM	#44
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I don't set mine.

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