Collection: Learn about watches: GMT
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What does GMT stand for?
GMT stands for “Greenwich Mean Time”, and before the advent of the now-accepted UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), it was the de facto time standard worldwide. It indicates a “neutral time” against which all time zones can be derived.
What is a GMT watch?
A GMT watch has the ability to track this neutral time, and thus enables you to keep track of multiple time zones. It was necessitated by the boom in international flights in the 1950s—the first GMT watch, Rolex GMT-Master, was commissioned by Pan Am for their aircrew. For this reason, GMT watches are a favorite among frequent travelers.
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How does a GMT watch work?
The secret of a GMT watch is its 24-hour hand, along with some forms of 24-hour indication, such as a 24-hour bezel. Whether the watch is a traveler’s GMT or a caller’s GMT, the GMT hand moves in tandem with the hour hand, only at half the speed. When it is set to a different time zone, it indicates a foreign time of your choice.
How to use a GMT watch to track multiple time zones?
There are many ways to use a GMT watch to track multiple time zones. The most common method is to set the GMT hand to GMT 0 time, and then turn the bezel to track a new time zone. But there are many more ways to maximize the value of your GMT watch, so we made a video guide on it below.
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Plated 925 Silver 42mm PEPSI GMT Dive Watch kit | Vintage Diver with Patina | Aging experience | Seiko NH34
- Regular price
- $455.00
- Sale price
- $385.00
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42mm White dial "Coke" Diver Dress GMT Watch Kit | Stainless Stain Bracelet | Ceramic Red-Black GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $510.00
- Sale price
- $435.00
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DIY Watchmaking Kit | NH34 42mm GMT Dive Watch | Seiko GMT movement | Ceramic Coke GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $465.00
- Sale price
- $395.00
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[Modding Starter Combo] DIY Kit Bundle | 42mm Dive GMT Coke, Pespi, and Silver steel Bezel | Seiko Automatic GMT movement | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $685.00
- Sale price
- $485.00
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42mm White Dial "Pepsi" GMT Dive Watch | Seiko GMT movement | Aluminum-Steel Hybrid Red & Blue GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $445.00
- Sale price
- $380.00
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42mm "Sprite" Diver Dress GMT Watch Kit | NH34 GMT Dive Watch | Stainless Stain Bracelet | Green-Black GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $445.00
- Sale price
- $380.00
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DIY Watch Kit | 42mm GMT Pepsi Dive Watch | Seiko GMT movement | Aluminum-Steel Hybrid Red & Blue GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $415.00
- Sale price
- $415.00
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DIY Watch Kit | 42mm Blue GMT Dive Watch | Seiko NH34 Automatic GMT | 24hr Blue Bezel (Stainless Steel) | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $405.00
- Sale price
- $405.00
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DIY Watch Kit | 42mm GMT Sprite Dive Watch | Seiko GMT movement | Aluminum-Steel Hybrid Green & Black GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $415.00
- Sale price
- $415.00
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42mm "Coke" Diver Dress GMT Watch Kit | Stainless Stain Bracelet | Ceramic Red-Black GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $500.00
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42mm White dial "Batman" GMT Watch Kit | NH34 GMT Dive Watch | White FKM Rubber Band | Ceramic Blue-Black GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $465.00
- Sale price
- $465.00
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42mm "Batman" Diver Dress GMT Watch Kit | NH34 GMT Dive Watch | Stainless Stain Bracelet | Ceramic Blue-Black GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $500.00
- Sale price
- $450.00
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DIY Watchmaking Kit | 42mm NH34 GMT BATMAN Dive Watch | Automatic GMT Blue and Black | Ceramic Batman GMT | DWC-D03 RIVAL
- Regular price
- $465.00
- Sale price
- $395.00
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[LIMITED] DIY Watchmaking Kit | 42mm PVD Black GMT BATMAN Dive Watch | Seiko Automatic GMT movement | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $570.00
- Sale price
- $570.00
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[LIMITED] DIY Watchmaking Kit | 42mm PVD GMT Coke Red-Black Dive Watch | Seiko Automatic GMT movement | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $570.00
- Sale price
- $570.00
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TMI NH34 / NH34A Movement by Seiko - Compatible with 4R34 movement
- Regular price
- $100.00
- Sale price
- $85.00
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DIY Watch Club Seiko GMT Watch Hand Install Setting Tools for Seiko GMT movements (TMI NH34, Seiko 4R34)
- Regular price
- $20.00
- Sale price
- $20.00
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42mm White Dial "Explorer" GMT Watch Kit | Stainless Stain Bracelet | Silver GMT Bezel | DWC-D03
- Regular price
- $445.00
- Sale price
- $380.00
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DWC GMT D03 White Sandwich Lume Dial for TMI NH34 (Fine silver coated edition)
- Regular price
- $40.00
- Sale price
- $40.00