Short on time? Our favourite travel watch in the safe is the Patek Philippe 5110P World Time, which shows all 24 time zones and changes zone with one push. The F.P. Journe Octa UTC is the elegant two-zone option, and the Rolex GMT-Master IIs are the tough, everyday choice.
1. Patek Philippe 5110P World Time
Every time zone at a glance, and one push at 10 o'clock moves the hour hand, city ring and 24-hour ring together when you land. Platinum, 37mm, blue guilloché centre. It's the most beautiful way to know what time it is everywhere. See ours.
2. F.P. Journe Octa UTC Boutique Edition
Local time on the main hands, home time shown separately, in a 40mm rose gold case with a black boutique dial. If you travel between two places, it's all you need, and it's a far more unusual sight than a GMT. See ours.
3. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO "Pepsi"
The independently jumping hour hand means you can change local time on the plane without stopping the watch, and the bezel lets you track a third zone. Steel and tough enough to forget about. See ours.
4. Rolex GMT-Master II 126711CHNR "Root Beer"
Same movement and function as the Pepsi, in Everose Rolesor with a black and brown bezel. A little dressier for business trips. See ours.
5. Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR "Sprite"
The left-handed GMT. Same capability, crown at 9 o'clock. For lefties who fly a lot, there's nothing better. See ours.
Final Thoughts
World time if you love the romance of it, UTC if you care about two places, GMT if you want something you never have to think about. We've compared the Journe and the Patek head to head and the four GMT-Master IIs side by side.
