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MTdweller · 11 June 2018, 12:58 PM

I use mine too.

kneedeep · 11 June 2018, 01:07 PM

Use it on every trip across time zones.

sheldonsmith · 11 June 2018, 02:20 PM

I use mine GMT or Explorer II frequently. Other than tracking time zones, I use the 24 hour hand that points North (when set on local time) to get my bearings after coming off an airplane in a different time zone.

jcclx1 · 11 June 2018, 02:28 PM

As an airline pilot use the GMT function at work. So on top of being a great looking watch, very useful as well!

mps354 · 11 June 2018, 02:36 PM

I travel overseas quite a bit for work...a gmt function is definitely useful

Bigsoftee · 11 June 2018, 02:48 PM

I travel most months with work (hate it) and never really use the GMT function as it’s not so difficult to work out quickly -3 -4 -5 hours is etc. The only time I might use it is Asia to North America as I get confirmed with the -13 to -15 hours. I have two GMT’s and the jumping hours is the best function for me.

Sandpit · 11 June 2018, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max.wells

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.

Max Wells
Orlando, FL

Great photos!! I always just think of buying the Sub Date Ceramic but after seeing these it’s thrown a real spanned in the works.

springbar · 11 June 2018, 03:04 PM

It's not just for travelers - it's for anybody interacting with information shared to a global audience. News, press releases, even server log entries have to reference a common time reference, which is GMT/UMC/Zulu time.

It's a great complication, especially with the independent quickset hour that doesn't hack the movement.

Why1504 · 11 June 2018, 03:04 PM

I have traveled for 35 years plus. Almost the whole time I have owned some kind of dual time zone watch. For the last 15 years that has always been a GMT style (until I got my Skydweller).

I love watches that show 2 time zones.

F900LX · 11 June 2018, 09:37 PM

I use it every day.

HK_Expat · 11 June 2018, 09:41 PM

Professional aviator here....mostly long haul multiple TZ so the GMT 16710 I use regularly is the best watch design ever IMO

WJGESQ · 11 June 2018, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max.wells

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.

Max Wells
Orlando, FL

Nice glass n that panel

beshannon · 11 June 2018, 10:08 PM

Yes I use the GMT

Kel_Solaar · 11 June 2018, 10:22 PM

It's a good question. Is is a great traveller's watch and would have been great for a young traveller who's tired and out of it and fancies ringing home and can immediately tell if it's an appropriate time. Of course for those who are more 'together' and seasoned or naturally good with maths, adding or subtracting 7 hours and remembering whether it's BST or not, then it would probably seem like a useless complication. I'm the former and used to travel alot which is what spurred me on to buy it, but that turned out to be a romantic notion. I don't get to travel to tropical places any more because I have a young family. One of these days though. Anyway, I sold my old gmt and bought a new sub, it suits me more as I'm always swimming. Not diving, I admit.

RedwinGV · 12 June 2018, 10:32 AM

I sure do... and hoping for more opportunities to use it as the days go by. (Though it's battling for wrist time with my Seamaster Pro ;-0 )

sein und zeit · 12 June 2018, 11:11 AM

another airline pilot here... i use the 3 timezone functionality while overseas all the time.

meyers · 12 June 2018, 11:15 AM

Definitely used!

Dan Pierce · 12 June 2018, 11:16 AM

I travel and work with many in different time zones, the GMT is the perfect navigator.
dP

brandrea · 12 June 2018, 11:24 AM

My work crosses multiple time zones, so when I owned one I used it regularly.

Thank you OP, you’ve reminded me that I need another GMT

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11 June 2018, 01:07 PM	#32
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Use it on every trip across time zones. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

11 June 2018, 02:20 PM	#33
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I use mine GMT or Explorer II frequently. Other than tracking time zones, I use the 24 hour hand that points North (when set on local time) to get my bearings after coming off an airplane in a different time zone. __________________

11 June 2018, 02:28 PM	#34
jcclx1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 174	As an airline pilot use the GMT function at work. So on top of being a great looking watch, very useful as well! __________________ Rolex Explorer II 216570(gone) Rolex GMT Master II 116710 BLNR Omega Speedmaster If Columbus had turned back, no one would have blamed him. Of course, no one would have remembered him either Unknown

11 June 2018, 03:04 PM	#39
Why1504 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southeast US Posts: 325	I have traveled for 35 years plus. Almost the whole time I have owned some kind of dual time zone watch. For the last 15 years that has always been a GMT style (until I got my Skydweller). I love watches that show 2 time zones. __________________ It’s a great day to wear a Rolex!!

11 June 2018, 02:36 PM	#35
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,096	I travel overseas quite a bit for work...a gmt function is definitely useful

11 June 2018, 02:48 PM	#36
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	I travel most months with work (hate it) and never really use the GMT function as it’s not so difficult to work out quickly -3 -4 -5 hours is etc. The only time I might use it is Asia to North America as I get confirmed with the -13 to -15 hours. I have two GMT’s and the jumping hours is the best function for me.

11 June 2018, 03:04 PM	#38
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	It's not just for travelers - it's for anybody interacting with information shared to a global audience. News, press releases, even server log entries have to reference a common time reference, which is GMT/UMC/Zulu time. It's a great complication, especially with the independent quickset hour that doesn't hack the movement.

11 June 2018, 09:37 PM	#40
F900LX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UTC -4 Watch: BLNR Posts: 61	I use it every day.

11 June 2018, 09:41 PM	#41
HK_Expat "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Me go Posts: 432	Professional aviator here....mostly long haul multiple TZ so the GMT 16710 I use regularly is the best watch design ever IMO

11 June 2018, 10:08 PM	#43
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Yes I use the GMT __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

11 June 2018, 10:22 PM	#44
Kel_Solaar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 93	It's a good question. Is is a great traveller's watch and would have been great for a young traveller who's tired and out of it and fancies ringing home and can immediately tell if it's an appropriate time. Of course for those who are more 'together' and seasoned or naturally good with maths, adding or subtracting 7 hours and remembering whether it's BST or not, then it would probably seem like a useless complication. I'm the former and used to travel alot which is what spurred me on to buy it, but that turned out to be a romantic notion. I don't get to travel to tropical places any more because I have a young family. One of these days though. Anyway, I sold my old gmt and bought a new sub, it suits me more as I'm always swimming. Not diving, I admit. __________________ All those moments will be lost, in time, like... tears in rain. Time... to die.

12 June 2018, 10:32 AM	#45
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	I sure do... and hoping for more opportunities to use it as the days go by. (Though it's battling for wrist time with my Seamaster Pro ;-0 ) __________________ RedwinGV

12 June 2018, 11:11 AM	#46
sein und zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: YVR Posts: 36	another airline pilot here... i use the 3 timezone functionality while overseas all the time.

12 June 2018, 11:16 AM	#48
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	I travel and work with many in different time zones, the GMT is the perfect navigator. 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

12 June 2018, 11:24 AM	#49
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,938	My work crosses multiple time zones, so when I owned one I used it regularly. Thank you OP, you’ve reminded me that I need another GMT

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