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Watch displaying time across all 24 time zones simultaneously, ideal for international travelers tracking global hours at a glance.

What does

World Timer

mean?

A World Timer watch is a sophisticated timepiece designed to display the time across 24 different time zones simultaneously. This feature makes it an ideal choice for frequent travelers and business professionals who need to keep track of time in various parts of the world. The watch typically includes an internal bezel that lists 24 major cities, each representing a different time zone, alongside a 24-hour ring. This configuration allows the wearer to easily determine the time in any of the listed cities with a quick glance at the dial. The World Timer complication was first developed in the 1930s and remains a hallmark of high-end watchmaking, with several prestigious brands offering their own versions of this intricate mechanism. The design and functionality of World Timer watches have evolved over the years, but they continue to be celebrated for their ability to provide a global perspective on time, encapsulating the world on the wrist of the wearer.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GMT and World Timer?

GMT watches display two time zones simultaneously, ideal for tracking home and local time. World Timers show all 24 time zones at once via a rotating city bezel and 24-hour ring, better for frequent international travelers monitoring multiple global locations.

How do you use a World Timer watch?

Rotate the city ring until your current location aligns with local time. Each city on the bezel represents its time zone. Read any city's time by checking where it points on the 24-hour ring. Some models have pushers to advance the city ring hour-by-hour.

Are all 24 time zones shown on World Timers?

Yes, World Timers display all 24 standard time zones through major cities representing each zone. However, they don't account for half-hour offsets (India, Newfoundland) or 45-minute zones (Nepal) unless specifically designed with additional complications for those regions.

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