![]() ![]() Depending on the type (specifically those with a rotatable bezel and a GMT hand independent of the main hour hand), these can also be used to keep track of a third time zone. A GMT uses a 24-hour display, commonly found running around the outside of the dial or bezel, with an extra central hour hand geared for 24-hours pointing out the secondary time zone. If you were wondering what the difference between the two is a dual time zone watch will display two different times simultaneously, the second usually on a sub-dial with a 12-hour scale, along with some kind of AM/PM indicator. Many of the top luxury timepiece manufacturers produce at least one dual time or GMT model – Rolex currently has 3 multi-time zone watches in their catalog: the Rolex GMT-Master II, Explorer II, and Sky-Dweller. That ability to know the time in two places at once is invaluable for busy travelers, and in the right hands, can also be wrapped up in a stylish and versatile package. ![]() While things like tourbillons and moonphase indicators are certainly nice to look at, in the real world, a dual time zone function will always be one of the most useful watch complications you can have.
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