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GMT Watches

Authorized Watch Retailer in Canada

Overview

A GMT watch shows a second time zone with an extra 24-hour hand, read against a 24-hour bezel or scale. La Maison Monaco, an authorized Canadian dealer with 15 boutiques across Quebec and Ontario, carries about 130 GMT, dual-time and world-time watches, led by Longines' HydroConquest GMT and Spirit Zulu Time, with OMEGA, Breitling, Montblanc, Hamilton, MIDO and TAG Heuer, from $650 to $74,400 CAD.

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GMT, dual time or world time?

A GMT watch adds a 24-hour hand, so you can tell day from night in the second time zone; with a rotating 24-hour bezel, it can even track a third. On many, the local hour hand jumps in one-hour steps without stopping the watch, so you can change time zones in flight. A dual time watch shows the second time on a sub-dial, and a world time watch shows all 24 time zones at once.

Which GMT watch should I choose?

Longines has the widest choice, with about 70 of the 130: the HydroConquest GMT for the water and the Spirit Zulu Time for pilots, from about $2,400, with a typical piece near $4,450, and the Master Collection for the office, from about $5,200. Hamilton's Khaki Navy GMTs (from about $1,900), MIDO's Ocean Star GMT and Tissot's Seastar 1000 GMT (from about $650) are the most accessible, and TAG Heuer's Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT and Carrera Twin-Time are fine travellers too. Breitling's Avenger and Chronomat GMT and Montblanc's 1858 GMT and Geosphere come next, and OMEGA's Aqua Terra Worldtimer, from about $14,300, completes the range.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a GMT watch cost in Canada?

Our GMT watches run from $650 to $74,400 CAD, and half cost less than about $4,600. About 15 are under $2,000, from Tissot, Hamilton and MIDO, and about 70 are under $5,000, mostly Longines. Breitling, Montblanc and OMEGA pieces run higher, with OMEGA starting around $14,300. Every price is in Canadian dollars.

What does GMT mean on a watch?

GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, the reference time at the Greenwich meridian in London, from which the world's time zones were set. On a watch, GMT means a second time zone shown by a 24-hour hand, so you can keep home time while the main hands show local time.

How do you set the second time zone on a GMT watch?

On most GMT watches, you pull the crown to its middle position and move the local hour hand in one-hour jumps, while the 24-hour hand keeps home time. Some brands do the reverse, so follow the instructions for your model. The product page lists the movement and its functions.

Is a GMT watch useful if I don't travel?

Yes, if you work with colleagues or have family in another time zone. The 24-hour hand also tells day from night at a glance, and GMT watches are among the most versatile sports models, with water resistance of at least 100 m on about nine in ten of ours.

Can I see a GMT watch in person before buying?

Availability varies by model: some watches are on display in our boutiques in Quebec and Ontario, and the rest are ordered in from the brand. Each product page shows whether a piece is in stock or available to order, and you can book an appointment to see one. As an authorized dealer, we sell every watch with its manufacturer warranty.

Can I finance a GMT watch?

Yes. Flexiti splits a purchase of $500 or more into 12 equal monthly payments, on approved credit, in a boutique or online. Discounted items are not eligible. Each product page shows the monthly amount for that watch, and the financing page explains the terms before you apply.