In the current era, the convenience of global travel has reached an unprecedented level. However, in this process, we still need to face the challenge of how to adapt to various time zones. However, there is no need to worry too much, as there are numerous solutions available to ensure that you can keep track of both local and home time from anywhere in the world. Well, in this article, we will review those outstanding GMT watch designs released in 2024.
Seiko 5 Sports GMT watch
The company cleverly combined the design philosophy of its 5 Sports Field series with the practicality of the Alpinist GMT series, successfully creating two high-profile watches, the SSK023 and SSK025. Although the GMT functions of these two watches are more basic office type than traveler type, their overall performance can still be considered quite excellent. The design of the SSK023 features a black dial combined with a case/bracelet made of stainless steel, while the SSK025 is entirely black in appearance and paired with a NATO-style black leather strap. The power they rely on comes entirely from the 4R34 movement, which not only displays the time zone, but also has a date display function. The list prices for these two watches are $415 (all black SSK025) and $435 (all steel SSK023).
Certina Kinetic Series GMT Watch
In early 2024, Certina released an impressive kinetic series GMT watch. The most attractive feature of this watch is not only its affordable price, but more importantly, its outstanding appearance design and reliable time zone display function. This watch has a diameter of 41mm and a thickness of 14mm, which makes it very comfortable to wear, and it also has a 200-meter waterproof standard. The black dial is combined with the green and black two-way rotating bezel. This design is not only fashionable, but also brings excellent readability to readers. Although the brand also offers consumers other design options, we generally feel that the one here is the best, not just because of the features mentioned above, but also because it sports a high-quality plate chain with fast play and fine-tuning capabilities. The price is: RMB 8,650
Tudor Black Bay 1958 GMT watch
This piece successfully integrates the classic retro style of the Black Bay 1958 with the Traveler GMT function of the MT5450-U self-produced movement (manufactured by Kenissi), which undoubtedly pushes the design aesthetic of the Black Bay series to an unprecedented height. The black dial is inlaid with gold decorative elements, coupled with the 24-hour black and red two-color “Cola” bezel, and the iconic snowflake hour hand/GMT hand, all these elements together form a fascinating picture. This item can be paired with a black rubber strap or a stainless steel plate chain, and its clasp is designed as an adjustable T-Fit folding type. The price of these two options is 36,000 yuan (tape) and 37,800 yuan (steel chain). So, when does Tudor plan to release a Jubilee design style bracelet?
Bucherer Heritage Series World Time Watch
This watch is easily one of the most eye-catching travel watches we’ve seen in recent times. This watch is designed based on Bucherer’s classic watch. Its unique double crown design was created by Louis Cottier in the early 1930s. One crown adjusts the central time hand, while the other crown adjusts the city ring. In this way, the wearer can easily check their current time, home time and the time in 24 standard time zones around the world. Although this watch seems very traditional from the front, from the back of its transparent case, we can clearly see the CFB A2020 automatic movement, which uses the brand’s signature outer edge rotor technology. This model is available in stainless steel with a black or silver dial, or in rose gold with a silver dial, and its price range extends from 7,500 euros to 14,800 euros.
Rolex GMT-Master II “preserved egg ring”
Although the “preserved egg ring” GMT-Master II launched by Rolex at the Watches and Miracles Exhibition at the beginning of the year was not a revolutionary work, it still attracted the attention of many people. The design feature of this watch is the perfect combination of steel case and black and gray two-color bezel, with green decoration added to the GMT pointer. The overall effect is very eye-catching. While the GMT Master II is visually more understated than the Pepsi Circle or Inter Circle, which may strike some as boring, as an icon of the category, it is still considered a classic even with this understated color scheme. This watch offers two different design options: Oyster chain strap and five-bead chain. Their sales prices are 90,300 RMB and 92,000 RMB respectively.