What Is a Dual-Time Watch?
A dual-time watch is designed to display the time in two different time zones simultaneously, a function particularly valuable for frequent travelers, business professionals, and globetrotters. This complication allows the wearer to keep track of two locations’ time with ease, providing both practicality and convenience for those who operate in different geographical areas.
How Does a Dual-Time Function Work?
The dual-time complication is typically represented by two sub-dials, each showing the time in a distinct zone. The primary dial shows the home time, while the secondary dial or hand indicates the reference time zone, often set to a location like GMT. In modern interpretations, the second time zone is often marked by a 24-hour scale, and in some watches, an additional hour hand (referred to as the GMT hand) is used, which moves along this scale to indicate the second time zone.
The design of dual-time watches can vary depending on the brand's ethos and the intended use of the complication. Some feature separate sub-dials, others use a 24-hour bezel or chapter ring, while minimalistic designs often display the second time zone with a differently colored hand for easy distinction.
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