How To Read A GMT Watch
About this video
Sacawa demonstrates how to use a GMT watch bezel to tell time in two different time zones simultaneously. He explains how the GMT hand works in conjunction with the rotating bezel, using his Rolex GMT-Master as an example, and shows practical applications for tracking time across multiple cities.
Key takeaways
- Sacawa explains that when the bezel is set to 12:00, the GMT hand displays local time, allowing you to read the primary timezone directly
- Sacawa demonstrates rotating the bezel left or right to calculate time in different cities by adjusting for hour differences between zones
- Sacawa recommends GMT watches as practical tools for frequent travelers, noting that Rolex is not the only brand offering this functionality at various price points
Episode details: published September 14, 2017 · 307K views · 2:42 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brian Sacawa’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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