How to Set a GMT Watch

First, it's important to clarify that different brands and types of GMT watches have different setting methods. So, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. If someone claims there is, they're misleading you. While the functionality of the GMT hand is generally similar across the same type of GMT watch, the way it's adjusted may vary.

1. Types of GMT Watches

There are two main types of GMT watches: Independent GMT and Non-Independent GMT. The Independent GMT (also known as Office/Caller GMT) allows you to adjust the GMT hand independently. The Non-Independent GMT (also known as True/Fly GMT) lets you independently adjust the regular hands but not the GMT hand.

2. How to Set a GMT Watch

I'll explain how to set a GMT watch using the SCMT T062 as an example. (Remember, this is an Independent GMT, or Caller/Office GMT.)

2.1 Crown Positions

Most GMT watches have three crown positions:

First Position:

• If your watch has a non-screw-down crown, just pull it to the first position.
• If it's a screw-down crown, unscrew it counterclockwise until you hear a "click." This is the first position.
• The first position doesn't do much except wind the watch. You can rotate the crown counterclockwise to wind the watch, which will produce a winding sound. Nothing will happen if you rotate the crown clockwise.

Second Position:

• Pull the crown out one more time until you hear another "click." This is the second position.
• In the second position, rotating the crown clockwise adjusts the GMT hand, while turning it counterclockwise adjusts the date.

Third Position:

• Pull the crown out one more time for the third position.
• In the third position, rotating the crown clockwise moves both the regular hour and minute hands as well as the GMT hand forward. Rotating counterclockwise moves them backward.

Note: As mentioned earlier, different watches might have different crown functions. For instance, the Rolex GMT Master II has opposite functions for the second and third positions compared to the T062. So, it's important to verify your watch's specific crown functions.

What if Your Watch is a True GMT?

If you have a True GMT watch, the only difference is that in the second/third positions, you will adjust the regular hour hand instead of the GMT hand, unlike the Caller GMT where the GMT hand is adjusted independently.

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