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AGENT4734 · 9 January 2008, 07:16 AM

This maybe a dumb question... When you are not using the your Expy II or GMT as a tool to track a second time zone do you keep your 24 hour hand set up like military time? Meaning at midnight all hands are together pointing at the 24 dial.

I set mine up this way so when I am not traveling I can still utilize the 24 hour hand so it has some type of purpose.

What do you guys do with yours?

Thanks!

Timber Loftis · 9 January 2008, 07:18 AM

but of course.

Chris B · 9 January 2008, 07:25 AM

Mine are always set to my local time which at the moment is GMT, and although it means its winter, is kinda cool.

Here's a gratuitous pic of my GMT sitting on the Meridian Line at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

AGENT4734 · 9 January 2008, 07:27 AM

[QUOTE=Chris B;408996]Mine are always set to my local time which at the moment is GMT, and although it means its winter, is kinda cool.

Here's a gratuitous pic of my GMT sitting on the Meridian Line at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

Great Pic! Thanks for sharing!

portable75 · 9 January 2008, 07:27 AM

I do....

seantk · 9 January 2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Here's a gratuitous pic of my GMT sitting on the Meridian Line at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

Awesome Pic! Likewise, at the moment mine is set for 24hr time

Sean

Trainer · 9 January 2008, 07:48 AM

Way Cool photo! I'll have to get my GMT to pose there someday.

When not travelling, I keep my 24 hour hand set to GMT +1.
My step-Grandmother lives in Italy and this allows me to quickly know what time it is, where she is. I wouldn't to wake a 90 year old with a 'phone call.

Tempus Fugit,
Trainer

Leighton · 9 January 2008, 08:43 AM

I keep my 24 hour hand on local time. For a quick time zone check when making international calls, I rotate the bezel. When traveling I adjust the hour hand (and date) to the time at my destination.

Here's a good video of how to set the GMT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RAJWQoosE

mike · 9 January 2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portable75

I do....

Me too.

vukotab · 9 January 2008, 09:24 AM

Second time zone hand on my Explorer II is always adjusted on my local time zone.So wherever I may go,the red hand will show me what time it is in my hometown.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 January 2008, 09:26 AM

I have the Green hand and normal hand set to the same time (green hand read off the bezel, that is).

AGENT4734 · 9 January 2008, 11:54 AM

Thanks guys for your insight.

roadcarver · 9 January 2008, 12:18 PM

When I had a non-Rolex GMT, I had it set for California time.

Jedi · 9 January 2008, 12:20 PM

ExpII's and GMTII's all set to home time which is GMT +8. Hour hand is moved as and when needed to local time.

JBat · 9 January 2008, 12:53 PM

So fa, I've left both set to the same time, but I've considered setting the 24 hour hand to something like GMT just to try something different. I probably will at some point. It's a fun watch to mess around with.

East Bay Rider · 9 January 2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JBat

... It's a fun watch to mess around with.

Yes it sure is.

Givmeabrek · 9 January 2008, 02:30 PM

Changing the GMT hand is too much trouble. If it's on local time that means every six months resetting the time for Daylight Savings etc. I leave it on GMT. Simple. Like me.

Rich

CPCC · 9 January 2008, 03:02 PM

I keep the hand set north

Leighton · 9 January 2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

When I had a non-Rolex GMT, I had it set for California time.

JJ Irani · 9 January 2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Mine are always set to my local time which at the moment is GMT, and although it means its winter, is kinda cool.

Here's a gratuitous pic of my GMT sitting on the Meridian Line at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

Love that pic of yours, Chris!!

f16570 · 9 January 2008, 10:13 PM

Home time for me.
Now how many of us are gonna make a trip to Greenwich this summer?

Great photo

Harley Rider · 10 January 2008, 02:43 AM

I have my 24 hour hand set to Zulu Time (UTC).

9 January 2008, 07:16 AM	#1
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Explorer II or GMT watch setting This maybe a dumb question... When you are not using the your Expy II or GMT as a tool to track a second time zone do you keep your 24 hour hand set up like military time? Meaning at midnight all hands are together pointing at the 24 dial. I set mine up this way so when I am not traveling I can still utilize the 24 hour hand so it has some type of purpose. What do you guys do with yours? Thanks! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

9 January 2008, 07:27 AM	#4
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	[QUOTE=Chris B;408996]Mine are always set to my local time which at the moment is GMT, and although it means its winter, is kinda cool. Here's a gratuitous pic of my GMT sitting on the Meridian Line at The Royal Observatory Greenwich Great Pic! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

9 January 2008, 07:27 AM	#5
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	I do.... __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

9 January 2008, 09:26 AM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I have the Green hand and normal hand set to the same time (green hand read off the bezel, that is). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 January 2008, 11:54 AM	#12
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Thanks guys for your insight. __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

9 January 2008, 07:18 AM	#2
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	but of course.

9 January 2008, 07:25 AM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Mine are always set to my local time which at the moment is GMT, and although it means its winter, is kinda cool. Here's a gratuitous pic of my GMT sitting on the Meridian Line at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

9 January 2008, 07:48 AM	#7
Trainer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Pennsylvania Watch: Rolex TT, Blue Sub Posts: 127	Way Cool photo! I'll have to get my GMT to pose there someday. When not travelling, I keep my 24 hour hand set to GMT +1. My step-Grandmother lives in Italy and this allows me to quickly know what time it is, where she is. I wouldn't to wake a 90 year old with a 'phone call. Tempus Fugit, Trainer

9 January 2008, 08:43 AM	#8
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	I keep my 24 hour hand on local time. For a quick time zone check when making international calls, I rotate the bezel. When traveling I adjust the hour hand (and date) to the time at my destination. Here's a good video of how to set the GMT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RAJWQoosE

9 January 2008, 09:24 AM	#10
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Second time zone hand on my Explorer II is always adjusted on my local time zone.So wherever I may go,the red hand will show me what time it is in my hometown.

9 January 2008, 12:18 PM	#13
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	When I had a non-Rolex GMT, I had it set for California time. __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 January 2008, 12:20 PM	#14
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	ExpII's and GMTII's all set to home time which is GMT +8. Hour hand is moved as and when needed to local time.

9 January 2008, 12:53 PM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	So fa, I've left both set to the same time, but I've considered setting the 24 hour hand to something like GMT just to try something different. I probably will at some point. It's a fun watch to mess around with.

9 January 2008, 02:30 PM	#17
Givmeabrek Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Rich Location: NY Watch: GMT2C, SS Daytona Posts: 138	Changing the GMT hand is too much trouble. If it's on local time that means every six months resetting the time for Daylight Savings etc. I leave it on GMT. Simple. Like me. Rich

9 January 2008, 03:02 PM	#18
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	I keep the hand set north __________________

9 January 2008, 10:13 PM	#21
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Home time for me. Now how many of us are gonna make a trip to Greenwich this summer? Great photo __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

10 January 2008, 02:43 AM	#22
Harley Rider Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 25	I have my 24 hour hand set to Zulu Time (UTC).

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