This phenomenal movement crafted by Mido allows the crown of this watch to set the primary hour hand instead of the GMT hand with one-hour increments, usually seen in "purist" GMT watches and highly regarded by most watch enthusiasts. The red GMT hand has a white tip; the same colour combination is used for the central seconds hand, but it is much more subtle and slimmer, so there is no confusion reading the GMT data. These elevate what could otherwise look a little utilitarian into something smarter and even perhaps dressier. Here at MONOCHROME, we tend to prefer the true GMT, as it’s designed to be a faithful companion for frequent travellers.

New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the . I believe this may in part be due to the fact that I didn’t try one of the colourways review here, but instead the black/blue version. There is also no corresponding 0-24 scale on the dial, the bezel is the only place to read the GMT hand against. With the Mido Ocean Star GMT Limited Edition For Hodinkee, the classic Mido mix of elegance and sporty styling is met with versatile proportions and a movement designed to jump from one time zone to the next.

Based on a format established in the golden age of mid- century travel, a great GMT is a travel watch that can easily adjust to new places without losing sight of home. Sometimes you’re on the move for work, waking up jetlagged, a long way from home, and unsure what time it is back at the office. It also pioneered absolute water tightness with this cork-crown sealing system and single-shell case. Some people do love a watch with some heft, and I get that, but it’s the size and weight combined that push this watch out of my comfort zone.

The ease of operation of this function allows for more freedom as you explore the wonders of nature with this purist GMT dive watch. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ceramic is a non-metallic mineral material that undergoes a specific treatment in a high-temperature environment. To allow for enhanced readability of this watch’s dual time display, this Swiss watchmaker has differentiated its handset according to their functions.The water resistance of this model is 200m (20 Bar), so it can easily handle water activities such as swimming or diving. Sign up to our newsletter to the first to know when new products and brands arrive, access exclusive deals you won’t find anywhere else, stay up to date with WatchGecko’s online magazine and more!