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View Poll Results: Do you use the GMT function?
Yes, I use it for its designed purpose. 124 56.36%
No 31 14.09%
Used it on occasion but not really 65 29.55%
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:32 AM   #1
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GMT - Bought for the Aesthetics or Actually Used?

Okay guys, was wondering how many of those with a GMT actually use the GMT function?

I know... I know... same could be said about the SD, Yacht Master, etc. but just curious since the Pepsi, Coke, Batman are so popular.
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:33 AM   #2
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I wore a GMT Pepsi for 15 years day in and day out and now have a new BLNR.

I use the GMT function. A lot. It's by far my favorite complication.

I would add that I also love the fact the hour hand can be skipped forward and backward. That to me is as useful as the 3rd hand. Though I love and use the entire complication often. In my view, Rolex does this complication the best - a very elegant solution to dual time zones.
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:34 AM   #3
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I travel regularly for work outside of mainland Europe - UK, Baltics, US, Asia and use the GMT function whenever I travel.
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:35 AM   #4
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I sold my dive watches to get a GMT II LN purely because I wanted the movement and bezel (which is rarely at top dead center). The aesthetics are a pure bonus. It grew on me quickly and I'm hoping to add a CHNR and BLRO soon.

The GMT movement is proving much more useful than any Rolex diver... and I actually dive.
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:47 AM   #5
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I travel quite frequently overseas and the GMT complication is exceedingly useful. It’s by far my favorite feature of a watch, and I almost feel naked when I wear my other non GMT watches.


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Old 11 June 2018, 07:51 AM   #6
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Aesthetically and functionally awesome.
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:52 AM   #7
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Ironically I traveled overseas for years before I was into watches. Now that I have a GMT (and Explorer II) I travel one or two time zones a few times a year. I love the history of the GMT and think it's a cool complication, but I bought on aesthetics mainly. It's just a cool looking watch.

Kind of a shame how many times I've been to Switzerland before I was into watches!!! I used to go to Schaffhausen a couple of times per year.
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Old 11 June 2018, 07:52 AM   #8
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:07 AM   #9
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I bought my BLNR knowing that I will rarely use it. I've used it once so far but it's still my favorite watch.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:09 AM   #10
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I bought primarily for the aesthetics, but I use the 2nd timezone to keep track of international clients and their time, when its appropriate to call/text etc. i dont travel much but its useful for me in that regard
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:19 AM   #11
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For all my sins I’m a long haul pilot.

Use my LN and 16710’s for their intended design purpose A LOT!

Probably the best watch ever made IMO.

If you’re a frequent time traveller like me, then the GMT is the watch for you.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:20 AM   #12
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I never use my GMT function
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:21 AM   #13
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I have used the GMT function many times. It is my favorite dual time zone watch.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:45 AM   #14
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I use it as designed all the time.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:49 AM   #15
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It’s why the GMT is my favorite complication. I use it regularly.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:50 AM   #16
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I use my GMT function on my LNc just occasionally as I'm not a frequent flyer. Love the look of the 24h green hand though! Looking forward to a SS BLRO as my second GMT some day. Cheers!
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:50 AM   #17
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I travel for a living so when I get mine (at the top of the list) I will use it for the intended purpose all the time.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:50 AM   #18
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I use it all the time for multiple time zones, but technically not for GMT.
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Old 11 June 2018, 08:51 AM   #19
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I use the GMT function quite frequently. It’s a very useful complication now that traveling has become easier and more affordable.
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Old 11 June 2018, 09:06 AM   #20
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I have the Ln and travel regularly so the gmt function gets used a lot.

Even when in the office the bezel gets used a lot to check times before making call across the globe.

I also love the ability to quickly adjust the hour hand when changing time zones.

....by far the most useful complication, it’s incredible to think the gmt ln is cheaper (only slightly) than a sub date.

Love this watch and the black ceramic bezel means it will go with anything.


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Old 11 June 2018, 09:08 AM   #21
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Never used it.
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Old 11 June 2018, 09:14 AM   #22
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I travel enough to have a use for a second or third time zone. I just got the GMT a couple of weeks ago, but I have traveled with an Explorer II enough to know the multiple time zone feature is useful. Before I had the Explorer II I just left my watch at home time and added or subtracted hours to get to my local time zone. Right now I have the bezel set to UTC, the GMT hand to home time and the hour hand set to local time where I am. And I test myself to see how fast I can figure out what time it is in all three time zones.
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Old 11 June 2018, 09:17 AM   #23
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I always have it set to GMT, whenever I change time zones I wear it 100%.
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Old 11 June 2018, 09:20 AM   #24
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Aesthetics...but I do travel several times a year. It’s a good justification in my book!


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Old 11 June 2018, 09:33 AM   #25
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I use it regularly when I travel
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Old 11 June 2018, 09:40 AM   #26
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I DEFINITELY use mine. It’s great for glancing at Zulu time, and the quick hour set when I’m overnighting in a different time zone.


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Old 11 June 2018, 10:15 AM   #27
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I’ve never used the complication. Most of my travel is West coast to East coast. It’s easier to add/subtract 3 hours than look for the gmt hand.




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Old 11 June 2018, 10:19 AM   #28
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We'll know the answer when your poll is closed.
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Old 11 June 2018, 10:55 AM   #29
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GMT, form or function? Yes.
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Old 11 June 2018, 11:02 AM   #30
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Love the GMT complication. I travel quite a bit both near and far and use the feature often. Its fun way to keep track of home time, away time, where my friends and family are in the world etc. Whether a GMTII or EXPII, I have alway kept one in my small collection.
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