Can the GMT-Master II track three time zones?

Yes. The 24-hour hand reads one, the rotating bezel can be set against it to read a second, and the local hour hand reads the third when adjusted independently.

Why is the Explorer II larger than the GMT-Master II?

It is 42 mm against 40 mm, sized for legibility in poor conditions. Its plain steel bezel makes it wear more discreetly despite the larger case.

Which is better for travel?

The GMT-Master II, because the rotating bezel and the independently adjustable hour hand are designed for crossing time zones. The Explorer II is built for a fixed second zone.

GMT-Master II or Explorer II?

The GMT-Ma ter II ha a rotating two-colour ceramic bezel and track a econd time zone. The Explorer II ha a fixed teel 24-hour bezel and exi t to tell day from night. Both read a econd zone; only the GMT can be rotated to read a third.

Rotating versus fixed

The whole di tinction it in the bezel. On the GMT-Ma ter II it rotate , graduated 24 hour , and carrie a two-colour ceramic in ert marking day and night. Turning it let the wearer read a third…

How they read on the wrist

The GMT-Ma ter II i 40 mm and, with a ceramic in ert, i a far more vi ible watch — the bezel colour i the fir t thing anyone notice . The Explorer II i 42 mm, entirely teel on the bezel with a…

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