Let’s be honest

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Gab27

I would imagine quite a few people who buy the GMT Master II can and do travel internationally. I would also imagine even more do business with clients in different timezones (where calling your project sponsor at 3 AM about a minor issue would obviously be really bad). So I could see it being quite a useful feature for a decent chunk of owners.

I agree with you when it comes to world travelers, but do you really need a GMT watch to know not to call a business associate on the other side of the planet.

I’m a technology executive. We have offshore developers in India. I don’t need a GMT function to know that they’re 9 1/2 hours ahead of us.


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[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Milehighmiracle

People on here take their GMT function quite seriously, but I agree. If I’m in another time zone and want to call home, I’m far more likely to do a simple calculation in my head than refer to the GMT hand.

Same here. Extremely simple to merely add or subtract a few hours. Not rocket science.

[prnceofpersia23]

The jump hour is incredibly useful when traveling between time zones.

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[Treetopflyer777]

I guess I’m an exception. I am a pilot flying internationally. I use it constantly.

[djyolky]

Originally Posted by Treetopflyer777

I guess I’m an exception. I am a pilot flying internationally. I use it constantly.

That's a bingo. It was designed specifically for pilots traveling across multiple time zones/continents. The OP just illustrates how much of a hype the GMT has become.

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[Tools]

I'll be cruising next month after a year of cancellations and waiting.

Darn tootin' that I'll be using the jump-hour, and the home time-zone functions.

[Farsh14]

I work At a global bank and do business with India so it is nice to easily have the time there especially when daylight savings changes

[Treetopflyer777]

Originally Posted by djyolky

That's a bingo. It was designed specifically for pilots traveling across multiple time zones/continents. The OP just illustrates how much of a hype the GMT has become.

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Makes sense. I guess the gmt is just a sub with a few additional bells and whistles. Plus some may like the bi-coloured bezel.

[Grapenut]

Originally Posted by Tools

I'll be cruising next month after a year of cancellations and waiting.

Darn tootin' that I'll be using the jump-hour, and the home time-zone functions.

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Damn, that is a lovely GMT.

[djyolky]

Imagine the hype that will come about from a 6 digit coke? Lol Beautiful watch BTW.

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[henrylee]

I love the thought of using it lol

[djyolky]

You know what they say about starting a sentence with "let's be honest" don't you?

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[iTreelex]

Just like no one dives with their submariner or use the chronograph on their daytona.

[steve099]

I work with global accounts across different regions so it helps me at a glance if I will get a response to an email. Its generally set to Chicago time as my 3 largest accounts have their global HQ's there.

[russ86]

I use mine all the time when I travel outside fo the US

[MellowYellowVette]

I haven't traveled since I bought a GMT due to COVID but I don't find it particularly useful since the math is straight forward. If I was hopping around to different time zones throughout a week it could be helpfulI. But for travel from A to B then B to A it's not particularly necessary.

[BrazenC5]

The second hour hand is too small for me to read.



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[rhino55]

I use it every day; when traveling, to reference the time zone of family, or for a temporary third time zone for clients or when my wife is traveling. The jumping hour hand is more useful than I thought it would be.

They are pretty watches too though. So, liking it’s looks is as good a reason (if not a better) than any to have one.


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[DJ2020]

I would probably never use the GMT function, but just really like the looks of it. As for never diving to 1000ft, I do wash the dishes with my watch on- does that count?

[ramenlover]

Ohhhh so that’s what the red hand on my Rolex does..

[csaltphoto]

Home time, time somewhere else, has never been an issue for me. Just do it in my head.

On the other hand... the million little 5-50 minute increment things that we have throughout the day never stick in my head. So I have a sub. That bezel is the handiest thing ever.

[duquephart]

Originally Posted by Jack F

Why do math if you travel to Europe and wonder what time it is at home in the US? Handy for those that travel. Clearly not needed but handy.

Some of us can add or subtract six without any problem.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Time-After-Time

Who else is never going to use the GMT function on their GMT watch?
It’s a cute novelty but 1000x more difficult than figuring out the time in a second zone by normal methods.

I use it all the time and absolutely love the elegance and simplicity in the way Rolex imagined this complication. Even Apple Watch has copied it.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by duquephart

Some of us can add or subtract six without any problem.

LOL

[MJ EXPLORER]

Originally Posted by Jack T

My GMT II was the first Rolex that caught my eye, I thought the time zone feature was so neat.

Pre COVID-19 I was in Europe every month, 5 or 6 time zones from away.

To be frank (we should always be honest) in the time it takes to look down, pull back my sleeve I could calculate the time at home

Absolutely stunning watch!

[OrangeSport]

Probably the most used “complication” for me after

1) A dive bezel
2) A chronograph

[Bigsoftee]

I use it on mine, yes its easy to subtract/plus dependant on where I am, but its one of the more useful functions. Certainly more useful than a moonphase, which I absolutely love!

[stlwx21]

At work, a lot of the info/data/products we use reference Zulu time. While it's easy to convert, I still like the GMT hand set to GMT.

[Beto737]

I use mine all the time when I wear a GMT. I usually track three time zones; local, home, and Zulu.

[Master_Grogu]

I work in a time zone with responsibilities in 2 other time zones. Some people do global work and need to know the time in key places. It would be very valuable for me to have the GMT2 in the 3 time zone settings.