Round-UpTop 10 GMT Watches Handpicked For The World Traveller

A GMT watch displays a secondary time zone in addition to the main ‘home’ zone central timekeeping. This is indicated via a ‘GMT’ hand, which corresponds to a 24-hour rotatable scale—usually on a rotating bezel or flange of the dial. GMT watches rely on a 24-hour scale for time indication. The most common examples display a second time zone via a central hand that completes a rotation every 24 hours. The bezel is either fixed or rotatable. The watches with a moving bezel add an extra layer of practicality, as you can turn it around to see the time in more zones, as long as you are okay with a little math.

Here’s a curated list of the Top 10 GMT watches in 2024

1. Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Sky Blue
2. Bremont Supermarine Chrono
3. Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons
4. Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway ‘The Fisherman’
5. Graham Chronofighter Chronograph
6. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M
7. Panerai Luminor Quaranta BiTempo Goldtech
8. Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
9. Tudor Black Bay GMT
10. Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante

Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Sky Blue

The facility to check home time while globetrotting is not lost on world travellers, and the BR 05 GMT Sky Blue by Bell & Ross presents this reference time via a flange displaying a 24-hour graduate along the inner bezel. This feature is assisted by an independent GMT hand with a white arrowhead to indicate time. Further, this outer track is bicolour, half silver and half blue, with contrasting hour markers to instantly gauge the approximate difference between daytime and night. The sky blue hued dial is almost reminiscent of flights to unexplored lands or plunging into cool waters in tropical climes. The Bell & Ross Sky Blue runs on BR-CAL.325 calibre, which beats at 28,800vph and upto 42-hour power reserve. Complying to varied tastes and occasions, the BR 05 GMT Sky Blue comes with a stainless-steel bracelet in a mix of satin and brushed finishes or a blue tone-on-tone striped rubber strap, ending with a steel folding clasp.

Bell & Ross Sky Blue In A Nutshell

• Case: Satin-polished steel, 42mm; sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating; Satin-finished rhodium-plated and blue two-colour flange, with 24-hour scale; screw-down crown with guard
• Functions and display: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date and second 24-hour time zone; quick setting of the GMT hand, independently of the hour hand; upto 100m water resistance
• Movement: Automatic mechanical calibre BR-CAL.325; 42-hour power reserve; 28,800vph
• Strap: Blue rubber or satin-polished steel options with satin-polished steel buckle

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Bremont Supermarine Chrono

With this Chrono version, it was the first time that Bremont introduced a GMT-chronograph within their Supermarine collection. This watch uses the COSC certified La Joux Perret 7754 alias Bremont Caliber BE-54AE chronograph movement with GMT functionality, which operates the hands, including the red-tipped nickel-plated bronze GMT hand, which is Super-LumiNova filled with green emission, for increased readability. This watch has undergone performance testing for the most extreme of activities. The movement beats at 28,800vph and offers 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.

Bremont Supermarine Chrono In A Nutshell

• Case: Steel & Ceramic, 43mm; sapphire crystal; blue or black dial
• Functions and display: Date aperture, Super-LumiNova applied GMT hand and baton indexes; Chronograph, Small Seconds; bidirectional rotating bezel; upto 100m water resistance
• Movement: COSC certified La Joux Perret 7754 alias Bremont Caliber BE-54AE; 42-hour power reserve; 28,800vph
• Strap: Steel or rubber with folding clasp

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Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons

Designed for travel, Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons is among the most technically sophisticated watches in the contemporary scenario, which showcases both GMT and chronograph functions is a befitting example. This Carl F. Bucherer also features a complex three time-zone display, where a part of the mechanism is integrated into the case of the watch. The first of the three time zones is read with central hands, and the third time zone is located on the larger 24-hour scale. It is the second time zone—located on the outermost 24-hour scale—that is indicated by the central GMT hand.

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec Color Edition Four Seasons In A Nutshell

• Case: Stainless steel; 46.6mm; green, blue brown or black dial
• Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, triple time zone; water resistance upto 50m
• Movement: Automatic CFB 1901.1 calibre; 42-hour power reserve
• Strap: Blue, green, yellow, or orange rubber strap

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway ‘The Fisherman’ GMT

Sized at 40mm, the Historiador Hemingway ‘The Fisherman’ watch by Cuervo y Sobrinos features a steel bezel with a 24-hour GMT scale. On this bezel, the even number markers are in Arabic numerals, while the rhombic indexes are set for odd numbers. A blued GMT hand with a lume-filled arrow indicates the time at a second time zone. The ocean blue dial of the Historiador Hemingway ‘The Fisherman’ timepiece serves as a reminder of the Caribbean Sea that inspired Ernest Hemingway’s novella about perseverance and hope. Just under the sapphire crystal on the steel flange of The Fisherman is a quote from The Old Man and the Sea: “Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky.” Crisp Arabic hour markers are filled with Super-LumiNova, as are the syringe shaped hour and minute hands. Visible through the sapphire crystal window on the caseback is the rotor decorated with the Hemingway logo, a marlin wrapped around an H. The watch is mounted on a grey-blue Cordura textile strap, and comes with an additional steel bracelet.

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway ‘The Fisherman’ In A Nutshell

• Case: Steel, 40mm; Sapphire crystal glass
• Functions and display: Ocean blue dial, vertically brushed finish; Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT; Super-LumiNova applied hands and indexes; 100m water resistance
• Movement: Automatic self-winding calibre CYS 8122; 42-hour power reserve; 28,800vph
• Strap: Brown calfskin leather with complimentary option in black; Ardillon buckle

Graham Chronofighter Oversize GMT 

The Chronofighter Oversize GMT by Graham caters to, as its name suggests, the big wristed folk. This 47mm behemoth is every bit as bold and adventurous as it looks. The aesthetic appeal of this watch is in its stainless steel and red gold case, which is further enhanced by an elaborate black sapphire bezel and a large see-through sapphire case back. The Chronofighter Vintage GMT is built around the calibre G1733, an automatic chronograph movement with a date and a GMT complication designed for half-hour time differences. Its unidirectional rotating GMT bezel is made of ceramic and features 24 positions.

Graham Chronofighter Chronograph In A Nutshell

• Case: Steel and rose gold, 47mm; sapphire crystal; black dial with green counters
• Functions and display: Chronograph, Date, GMT hand; 100m water resistance
• Movement: Automatic self-winding calibre; 42-hour power reserve; 28,800vph
• Strap: Black leather with orange stitching on sides

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey

At 45.5mm, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey is bold big-dial tool watch. Coupled with multi-coloured lume to aid in low-light situations, the dial is easy to read. Moreover, the water resistance, at 600m, is quite high. The watch features an all-ceramic construction in blue with bright orange accents. And to top it all off, this purpose-built watch also has a 24-hour GMT complication, making it an appealing prospect for the jet-setters who enjoy swimming in the deep blue ocean. The GMT hand is green lume applied, a contrast from the blue lume applied hands and a boon in dark spaces or even underwater.

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey In A Nutshell

• Case: Grey ceramic, 45.5mm; sapphire crystal; grey dial
• Functions and display: Date aperture, GMT, Helium Escape Valve; unidirectional rotating bezel
• Movement: Automatic self-winding calibre 8906 Ti; 60-hour power reserve
• Strap: Rubber strap with titanium folding clasp

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey has a 24-hour GMT complication, making it an appealing prospect for the jet-setters who enjoy swimming in the deep blue ocean

The GMT hand is green lume applied, a contrast from the blue lume applied hands and a boon in dark spaces or even underwater

Omega Seamaster

₹21,72,200

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Panerai Luminor Quaranta BiTempo Goldtech 

Under the hood of the solid Luminor Quaranta BiTempo Goldtech case of this Panerai timepiece, sits the automatic P.900/GMT calibre. It beats at a frequency of 28,800vph to supply the watch with a generous three-day power reserve. Measuring 28mm in diameter and 4.2mm in thickness, the movement is among the slimmest automatic calibres in the Panerai portfolio. The energy is supplied by a bi-directional oscillating weight and stored in a single barrel. It is also equipped with a stop-second function and a GMT complication with a 12-hour display. One can also see the name ‘BiTempo’ inscribed on the dial, meaning ‘dual time’ in Italian, which is a nod to the watch’s main GMT feature.

Panerai Luminor Quaranta BiTempo Goldtech In A Nutshell

• Case: Brushed cushion-shaped made from Goldtech™ with polished bezel; 40mm; see-through sapphire crystal
• Functions and display: Date aperture, Super-LumiNova applied hands and hour markers;  small seconds counter; upto 100m water resistance
• Movement: Automatic P.900/GMT calibre;  28,800vph; upto three days power reserve
• Strap: Black alligator leather with pin buckle

Under the hood of the solid Luminor Quaranta BiTempo Goldtech case of this Panerai timepiece, sits the automatic P.900/GMT calibre

One can also see the name ‘BiTempo’ inscribed on the dial, meaning ‘dual time’ in Italian, which is a nod to the watch’s main GMT feature

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₹23,42,000

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Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante

The Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante plays the whole GMT indication game differently. A pusher on the case is neatly integrated into the lug near eight o’clock. Press the pusher, and the white-gold hour hand will jump in one-hour increments, unveiling the second central hour hand in rose gold from beneath it. This second hand marks the home time, while the white gold hand becomes the GMT hand, which can be set to a secondary timezone. The exhibition caseback offers a view of this Parmigiani watch’s innovative automatic movement PF051, which runs the impressive GMT feature in addition to the primary timekeeping—an innovative rendition of the complication. Beating at a frequency of 21,600vph, this movement offers a power reserve of 48 hours. With no additional markings besides the PF logo, the dial looks clean in a subtle Milano blue shade, with the delicate grain d’orge (barleycorn) guilloche pattern.

Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante In A Nutshell

• Case: Steel and platinum, 40mm; sapphire crystal
• Functions and display: White gold GMT; Rose gold GMT hour hand; Milano blue shade dial, grain d’orge (barleycorn) guilloche
• Movement: Automatic PF051 calibre; 21,600vph; upto 48-hour power reserve
• Strap: Integrated steel bracelet with folding clasp

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

The Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT watches are powered by the COSC-certified chronometer calibre TH31-03, with hours, minutes, seconds, date and GMT functions, and a power reserve of 80 hours. Unlike the Aquaracer Professional 300 Date versions, the Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT watches feature a bidirectional rotating bezel. On the wave-patterned dial, a GMT arrow-tipped hand indicates a second time zone on the 24-hour scale. While this light-hued hand stands out against the deep blue and green of the dials, it doesn’t take away from the time-telling functions of the watch, even underwater.

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT In A Nutshell

• Case: Steel and ceramic, 42mm; sapphire crystal; green, blue or black dial
• Functions and display: Date aperture, Super-LumiNova applied hands and hour markers; GMT arrow-tipped hand; bi-directional rotating bezel; second time zone on the 24-hour scale
• Movement: Automatic self-winding calibre; 80-hour power reserve
• Strap: Steel bracelet with folding clasp having buttons

The Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT watches are powered by the COSC-certified chronometer calibre TH31-03, with hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT, and a power reserve of 80 hours

On the wave-patterned dial, a GMT arrow-tipped hand indicates a second time zone on the 24-hour scale

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Tudor Black Bay GMT

Featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel with the 24-hour GMT scale in distinctive blue and red hues for night and day, like a certain famous ‘Pepsi’ bezel, the Black Bay GMT features a 41mm case made from 316L stainless steel. A red GMT ‘snowflake’ hand stands out against the opaline white dial. The watch is powered by the MT5652 calibre with a bi-directional rotor. 

Tudor Black Bay GMT In A Nutshell

• Case: 316L stainless steel, 41mm; domed sapphire crystal; opaline white dial
• Functions and display: Super-LumiNova applied ‘snowflake’ hands and hour markers; 24-hour GMT scale; Bi-directional rotating Pepsi bezel; upto 100m water resistance
• Movement: Automatic self-winding MT5652 calibre; 70-hour power reserve; bi-directional rotor
• Strap: Steel bracelet or black and burgundy fabric strap

Featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel with the 24-hour GMT scale in distinctive blue and red hues for night and day, the Black Bay GMT features a 41mm case made from 316L stainless steel

British star footballer David Beckham seen here sporting the Black Bay GMT timepiece

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