This nifty complication is the perfect accompaniment for modern travelers looking to keep an eye on what time it is at home
Echoing Emotions
Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II
This year, two new Oystersteel versions of the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II were unveiled by Rolex. The first watch is equipped with an Oyster bracelet, whereas the second sports a Jubilee bracelet. Both watches are adorned with a 24-hour graduated two-color Cerachrom bezel insert introduced last year in grey and black ceramic. The black lacquer dial prominently displays “GMT-Master II” in green, harmonizing with the color of the triangle-tipped 24-hour hand, a crucial design feature of this model. The latest GMT-Master II is driven by the Calibre 3285, a movement that allows it to indicate the date and an additional time zone in a 24-hour format, along with the standard hours, minutes, and seconds.
CASE SIZE: 40mm
CASE MATERIAL: Oyster case
DIAL: Black lacquer dial
STRAP: Oyster or Jubilee bracelet
MOVEMENT: Calibre 3285
POWER RESERVE: 70 hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 100 meters
A Vintage Touch
TUDOR Black Bay 58 GMT
TUDOR’s Master Chronometer-certified Black Bay 58 GMT is a tribute to the golden age of air travel. This timepiece embodies the elegance of the early jet-set era and is powered by the brand’s Manufacture Calibre MT5450-U movement. In line with its vintage 1950s aesthetics, the Black Bay 58 GMT features a gently domed matte black dial enhanced with gilt details and the iconic “Snowflake” hands. Its versatile 39mm case showcases rich burgundy and black tones, complemented by a gilt 24-hour scale on the bezel. This thoughtful design not only highlights the GMT function but also makes it an excellent choice for contemporary travelers.
CASE SIZE: 39mm
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless-steel
DIAL: Black domed dial
STRAP: 3-link “rivet-style” stainless-steel bracelet or black rubber strap
MOVEMENT: Manufacture Calibre MT5450-U
POWER RESERVE: 65 hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 200 meters
History in the Making
Longines HydroConquest GMT
Longines has a long history of creating timepieces with the GMT complication. In 2024, the winged-hourglass brand expanded its HydroConquest GMT collection that made its debut last year. Powered by the exclusive Longines calibre L844.5 and housed in a 43mm stainless-steel case—slightly larger than last year’s models—the new HydroConquest GMT comes with three dial options: green, black and blue, all with a sunray finish. Another highlight of the design lies on the dial, as the arrow-shaped GMT hand has a black, orang or blue tip depending on the dial color, while the 24-hour scale comes in two tones to mark the transition between day and night.
CASE SIZE: 43mm
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless-steel
DIAL: Black, blue or green dial
STRAP: Stainless-steel bracelet with H-shaped links or rubber strap
MOVEMENT: Longines calibre L844.5
POWER RESERVE: 72 hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 300 meters
Time to Celebrate
Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC275
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Grand Seiko timepiece driven by the 9R Spring Drive movement series, which currently powers all Grand Seiko Spring Drive models. To celebrate this milestone, the Japanese brand created a new Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC275 watch with a new dial-processing technology known as “Optical Multilayer Coating.” On this watch, the dial’s delicate “lion’s mane” pattern—exclusive to this case shape—presents an embodiment of the elegance and power of the namesake king of the jungle, reflecting the gentle passage of time through the shifting hues of summer mornings in the Hotaka landscape of the Shinshu region, the birthplace of all Grand Seiko Spring Drive creations.
CASE SIZE: 44.5mm
CASE MATERIAL: High-intensity titanium case
DIAL: Red dial with delicate “lion’s mane” pattern
STRAP: High-intensity titanium bracelet
MOVEMENT: Spring Drive Chronograph GMT Caliber 9R96
POWER RESERVE: 72 hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 200 meters