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    UTC watches with a 'window' for second timezone (like IWC UTC/TZC)

    After a (too) long break from enjoying this forum & and watches - by various coincidences I put on my IWC yesterday, and was instantly reminded of why I enjoyed this hobby so much. So hopefully - will be checking in on TZUK more often again :)

    And before my break, the watch I was considering was the IWC UTC/TZC; what i particularly liked about it was that the second timezone was shown on a dial in an extra window, rather than having an additional hour hand.



    Since I've been out of the loop for so long, I wonder whether there are any other watches that have this kind of dial, other than the IWC?

    Any recommendations warmly welcome :)
    Last edited by kumimajava; 25th March 2023 at 01:14.

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    Ulysse Nardin Blast Dual Time, https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/uk_en/243-20-3-43.html, £8,460.

    Sporty look, personally quite like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Ulysse Nardin Blast Dual Time, https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/uk_en/243-20-3-43.html, £8,460.
    Sporty look, personally quite like it.
    That does indeed look great - and it seems that UN has also done other similar style models before (e.g. in the San Marco line). I somehow hadn't seen any of these before - so thanks for pointing it out :)

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    Here’s my dual time, one of my favourites, Ulysse Nardin have just added the dual time movement to their Marine Torpilleur line too if you prefer that style.


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    The Nomos Zurich Weltzeit might somewhat fit the bill. More complex with the cities dial, but the home time is on a disc to the right side


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    If you're feeling flush, Laurent Ferrier have their rather nice Galet Traveller...



    (taken from https://monochrome-watches.com/laure...-review-price/)

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    Hamilton GMT Navy is very nice, not easy to find these days though.


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    Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions :)

    The Nomos worldtimer looks curious, but I wonder how long it would take me to get used to read it 'intuitively'.

    That blue die on the Laurent Ferrier is fantastic - though the 'flush' part may pose a bit of a delay. But definitely one to keep in mind.

    The Hamilton also looks interesting - will check if (m)any of them have made it to this side of the world :)

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    None of the proposed alternatives are as nice as the IWC IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Ulysse Nardin Blast Dual Time, https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/uk_en/243-20-3-43.html, £8,460.

    Sporty look, personally quite like it.
    Absolutely love this, which is probably why it’ll be hitting my doormat (not literally) on Tuesday

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    None of the proposed alternatives are as nice as the IWC IMO.
    The IWC UTC is a stone-cold classic, and I should know - I've had a few of them! Lovely watches, a proper gentleman traveller's watch. Especially on the bracelet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Qatar-wol View Post
    The IWC UTC is a stone-cold classic, and I should know - I've had a few of them! Lovely watches, a proper gentleman traveller's watch. Especially on the bracelet.
    It’s a lovely, classic design, but in terms of horology the Laurent Ferrier is head and shoulders above anything else in the thread thus far.
    Last edited by learningtofly; 25th March 2023 at 20:34.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    None of the proposed alternatives are as nice as the IWC IMO.
    Agreed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    None of the proposed alternatives are as nice as the IWC IMO.



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