I think one of the most underrated dual time watches is the Ulysse Nardin dual time. One of the few watches that you can change local time with pushers, much like the Patek Travel Time, at a fraction of the cost.
Having the ability to have a 1/2 hr offset is the key thing I look for, I’m from South Australia and my wife from India, but we live in neither place. I didn’t know the Parmigiani was capable of this, thank you. I’ve been hanging out for a good deal on a Glashutte Original Cosmopolite Senator which can also do 1/4 hours like Nepal and Eucla.
I have 2 watches I use when I'm away from home. H. Moser & Cie Heritage Dual Time when I'm in a comfortable location, and a Sinn 105 day/date with a 12-hour bezel when my surroundings will be unfamiliar or run the risk of becoming sketchy.
Another fantastic video Bill. So much information and research. Awesome work. You have a wonderful collection of unique timepieces. JLC has always been my favourite for pure, honest watchmaking.
At the bargain end, but with quality that punches well above it's weight and a number of unique colourways, I think the Farer GMTs are worth a mention, particularly as a summer travel watch.
Andrew, I've got to agree with you on the Farer's for a great travel-watch-that-wond't-get-me-mugged ... but overall I really like the brand. Thanks for the tip. Take care, Bill
The travel watch I have on my shortlist to buy is the _Omega Aquaterra Worldtime_ ; the regular steel one with the dark blue dial. Another one I would love to get is the _Glashutte Original Senator Cosmopolite,_ but that isn't a priority for me. I do like a good worldtime/dual time watch. But not regular old GMT watches (i.e. things like the GMT Master II and similar designs). They've got to have a little something more about them; usually along the lines of having a city selection of some kind. So things like the _Nomos Tangomat GMT,_ the _Nomos Zürich Weltzeit,_ and the _ALS Lange 1 Timezone._ But the ones I really like are watches with a city ring and a 24hr ring, which is why the _Omega Aquaterra Worldtime_ is on my shortlist. I loved your list of travel watches though, Bill. Something interesting about each one of them.
Those are good watches, Meson, but ever since Swatch started stuffing silicon hairsprings in their watches, I've quit considering any of their 'stable'-not that they don't keep good time; they're just not the kind of horology that I'm interested in. Take care, Bill
Another very interesting video Bill. I have the Montblanc Star World Time GMT and I love it. I'm a big Parmigiani fan and am certain that someday I will have either a Tonda or Toric Hemispheres. The Van Cleef and Arpels is a "grail" watch. Double jump hours and retrograde minutes, I mean come on. The Jager-LeCoultre and Van Cleef and Arpels Monsieur are both offered at fantastic prices. Best regards, Brian
Another great video, thank you Bill. I discovered 2 models that made me tick: the VC & Arpels (what a great way to tell 2 different times, impressive!!) and the Lange & Sohne. I own 3 travel watches: the Omega Worldtimer + Rolex GMT2 + Rolex Explorer 2, great watches. The Montblanc is interesting too, it seems that the names are big enough to read without glasses :) (that’s my complaint regarding the Omega Worldtimer).
Peter, I rarely think or talk about it, but I'm one of those people who only wear glasses for reading or in front of my computer (two different sets of glasses); however, being able to read my watch when not wearing glasses (like driving) is important and I'm glad you mentioned it in your comment. Thanks. Take care, Bill
Currently looking for a Cartier Santos Octagon from the 90s with the white enamel dial. Is it common for all of them to have a crack dial or see cracks on the enamel dial?
Many thanks Bill. I believe all is fine with you and your beloved people. Tell me ,does Nomos Zurich fit in the World time category with pride or even without ? Pre-owned is about 3500 dollars With huge appreciation Nizar
For non-elite travelers such as members of the emerging and growing nomadic rootless class of migratory proles, any affordable GMT will do the trick. Just make sure it has enough resale value to get you out of a pinch, but won't be worth a life-changing amount in your locality.
I don't know Valley Boy... You can get a very inexpensive GMT and not worry about resale-if you're a collector; get a good watch and let someone else worry about resale price. Take care, Bill
Good morning Bill, thanks for the interesting selection of timepieces. Let me share one more idea for solving the issue of measuring time in different time zones. The concept was created during World War II. Well, soldiers at that time were able to measure time in four, and some even in five, different zones. As my father told me, this soldier, liberator, conqueror, and lover of horology, had a watch on every limb. Regards
With Zulu time, you don't have to worry about fraction hour offsets-Zulu time is strictly GMT time, but you can set the fraction with the main dial to whatever you want, Saba. For example 1200 Zulu might be 1730 Chennai-if you're planning a flight at 1300 Zulu it would be 1830 local time in Chennai...but you're just looking at the Zulu hour, you'd know when your flight time would be. Take care, Bill
Parmigiani’s design language very much resonates with me. Moser seems to be the focus of a majority of attention within that group of rather high end, rather independent maker of sports watches and integrated pieces. Their aesthetic simply doesn’t move the needle for me, though the quality is impressive. When I do see a Moser, my mind turns to Parmigiani and Laurent Ferrier. It’s all rather subjective but at the end of the day, it’s the intangibles rather than the specs that matter. That’s not to imply there’s a real gap in spec between those three to begin with. Some interesting choices. I don’t do a whole lot of travel these days, but these sort of complications make for an interesting watch in the right hands. -pun intended. Regards.
well... safest variant for travel is cheap black casio. List of dangerous cities for expensive watch owner is already long. Parmigiani, Lange? No way. Yes they provide great and useful complication, but... safety before anything else.
I think one of the most underrated dual time watches is the Ulysse Nardin dual time. One of the few watches that you can change local time with pushers, much like the Patek Travel Time, at a fraction of the cost.
Thanks for that tip Koop! Take care, Bill
Agree totally... on my list
Having the ability to have a 1/2 hr offset is the key thing I look for, I’m from South Australia and my wife from India, but we live in neither place. I didn’t know the Parmigiani was capable of this, thank you. I’ve been hanging out for a good deal on a Glashutte Original Cosmopolite Senator which can also do 1/4 hours like Nepal and Eucla.
Thanks for that information James! Take care, Bill
I have 2 watches I use when I'm away from home. H. Moser & Cie Heritage Dual Time when I'm in a comfortable location, and a Sinn 105 day/date with a 12-hour bezel when my surroundings will be unfamiliar or run the risk of becoming sketchy.
Hey Skwerl, that HMC Heritage DTZ is close to perfect. Beautiful watch! Take care, Bill
Another fantastic video Bill. So much information and research. Awesome work. You have a wonderful collection of unique timepieces. JLC has always been my favourite for pure, honest watchmaking.
At the bargain end, but with quality that punches well above it's weight and a number of unique colourways, I think the Farer GMTs are worth a mention, particularly as a summer travel watch.
Andrew, I've got to agree with you on the Farer's for a great travel-watch-that-wond't-get-me-mugged ... but overall I really like the brand. Thanks for the tip. Take care, Bill
The travel watch I have on my shortlist to buy is the _Omega Aquaterra Worldtime_ ; the regular steel one with the dark blue dial. Another one I would love to get is the _Glashutte Original Senator Cosmopolite,_ but that isn't a priority for me. I do like a good worldtime/dual time watch. But not regular old GMT watches (i.e. things like the GMT Master II and similar designs). They've got to have a little something more about them; usually along the lines of having a city selection of some kind. So things like the _Nomos Tangomat GMT,_ the _Nomos Zürich Weltzeit,_ and the _ALS Lange 1 Timezone._ But the ones I really like are watches with a city ring and a 24hr ring, which is why the _Omega Aquaterra Worldtime_ is on my shortlist.
I loved your list of travel watches though, Bill. Something interesting about each one of them.
Those are good watches, Meson, but ever since Swatch started stuffing silicon hairsprings in their watches, I've quit considering any of their 'stable'-not that they don't keep good time; they're just not the kind of horology that I'm interested in. Take care, Bill
Amazing selection, thanks Bill!
My pleasure Michael!Take care, Bill
Great selection Bill, I am a big fan of the MG world timer, and the JLC. I usually travel with the Casio AE1200 World Timer, much safer these days.
Nice seeing the big man finally having an intro! Nice one unc
Another very interesting video Bill. I have the Montblanc Star World Time GMT and I love it. I'm a big Parmigiani fan and am certain that someday I will have either a Tonda or Toric Hemispheres. The Van Cleef and Arpels is a "grail" watch. Double jump hours and retrograde minutes, I mean come on. The Jager-LeCoultre and Van Cleef and Arpels Monsieur are both offered at fantastic prices.
Best regards, Brian
Brian, if you've been given enough ideas to get into a heap of trouble with your wife...my job is done! Take care, Bill
Another great video, thank you Bill. I discovered 2 models that made me tick: the VC & Arpels (what a great way to tell 2 different times, impressive!!) and the Lange & Sohne. I own 3 travel watches: the Omega Worldtimer + Rolex GMT2 + Rolex Explorer 2, great watches. The Montblanc is interesting too, it seems that the names are big enough to read without glasses :) (that’s my complaint regarding the Omega Worldtimer).
Peter, I rarely think or talk about it, but I'm one of those people who only wear glasses for reading or in front of my computer (two different sets of glasses); however, being able to read my watch when not wearing glasses (like driving) is important and I'm glad you mentioned it in your comment. Thanks. Take care, Bill
When in India, to tell the time in the UK, GMT, turn your analogue watch upside down. Try it, it works sort of, with a little squinting.
That's a great tip Terry, thanks! Take care, Bill
Currently looking for a Cartier Santos Octagon from the 90s with the white enamel dial. Is it common for all of them to have a crack dial or see cracks on the enamel dial?
Scotch, both enamel and porcelain can have hairline cracks or larger ones is concussed. Take care, Bill
Many thanks Bill. I believe all is fine with you and your beloved people.
Tell me ,does Nomos Zurich fit in the World time category with pride or even without ? Pre-owned is about 3500 dollars
With huge appreciation
Nizar
Nizar, the Nomos Zurich is a beautiful watch-I really like the midnight blue model and the white dial one as well. Take care, Bill
For non-elite travelers such as members of the emerging and growing nomadic rootless class of migratory proles, any affordable GMT will do the trick. Just make sure it has enough resale value to get you out of a pinch, but won't be worth a life-changing amount in your locality.
I don't know Valley Boy... You can get a very inexpensive GMT and not worry about resale-if you're a collector; get a good watch and let someone else worry about resale price. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci What's the point of a GMT function on a watch that never leaves its display case, let alone the time zone?
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Good morning Bill,
thanks for the interesting selection of timepieces. Let me share one more idea for solving the issue of measuring time in different time zones. The concept was created during World War II. Well, soldiers at that time were able to measure time in four, and some even in five, different zones. As my father told me, this soldier, liberator, conqueror, and lover of horology, had a watch on every limb. Regards
That would do it Tomaz! Take care, Bill
That JLC is a bargain.
I believe so as well Barış, but even so, I'd probably go for the Van Cleef & Arpels with the JLC movement. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci haha we got no doubt about that :). world time sold me to jlc, otherwise van cleef is super sweet.
Hi Bill, do you think Lyrique Zulu Hour will be 1/2 1/4 hr ofset capability?
With Zulu time, you don't have to worry about fraction hour offsets-Zulu time is strictly GMT time, but you can set the fraction with the main dial to whatever you want, Saba. For example 1200 Zulu might be 1730 Chennai-if you're planning a flight at 1300 Zulu it would be 1830 local time in Chennai...but you're just looking at the Zulu hour, you'd know when your flight time would be. Take care, Bill
Parmigiani’s design language very much resonates with me. Moser seems to be the focus of a majority of attention within that group of rather high end, rather independent maker of sports watches and integrated pieces. Their aesthetic simply doesn’t move the needle for me, though the quality is impressive.
When I do see a Moser, my mind turns to Parmigiani and Laurent Ferrier. It’s all rather subjective but at the end of the day, it’s the intangibles rather than the specs that matter. That’s not to imply there’s a real gap in spec between those three to begin with.
Some interesting choices. I don’t do a whole lot of travel these days, but these sort of complications make for an interesting watch in the right hands. -pun intended.
Regards.
Indeed Robert, the choices are immense and leave us with spinning heads and an empty wallet.! Take care, Bill
i am missing the Nomos Zürich Weltzeit
What happened to it Eric? Take care, Bill
well... safest variant for travel is cheap black casio. List of dangerous cities for expensive watch owner is already long. Parmigiani, Lange? No way. Yes they provide great and useful complication, but... safety before anything else.
Indeed, Danijel! Even muggers know a cheap G-Shock when they see one! Why risk you best watches? Take care, Bill