The concept of worldtimer watches emerged in the early 20th century, driven by the growing need to track time across different regions as globalisation expanded. Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier developed the first practical world time mechanism in the 1930s, featuring a central local time display with a peripheral hour disc and city ring. Patek Philippe commercialised this breakthrough in 1937 with their Reference 515 HU, setting the aesthetic standard that still influences modern worldtimer watches. 

Patek Philippe commercialised this breakthrough in 1937 with their Reference 515 HU, setting the aesthetic standard that still influences modern worldtimers.

A typical worldtimer watch architecture features a rotating 24-hour disc aligned with a fixed city ring representing major global capitals. This ingenious arrangement allows one to read the current time in any major city without additional adjustment.  Modern worldtimer watches often include day/night indicators and single-crown operation for seamless international timekeeping. Explore worldtimers watches at Second Movement, curated for collectors and designed for global living.

Frederique Constant Classics Worldtimer

The Frederique Constant Classics Worldtimer features an elegant blue-hued world map centre dial surrounded by silver hour markers against a white background.

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The Frederique Constant Classics Worldtimer features an elegant blue-hued world map centre dial surrounded by silver hour markers against a white background. The traditional worldtimer layout positions city names elegantly along the edge, while the date subdial at six o’clock maintains perfect symmetry. Powered by the manufacture FC-718 calibre, this automatic movement features decorative perlage and Côtes de Genève. The polished case with sleek lugs and refined crown creates a versatile aesthetic for boardroom meetings and casual weekend wear. 

Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime

The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime draws inspiration from the original 1958 Transocean, created during the rise of transcontinental aviation.

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The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime draws inspiration from the original 1958 Transocean, created during the rise of transcontinental aviation. Its striking 46mm stainless steel case frames a Polar white dial simultaneously displaying time across 24 major time zones.  Powered by COSC-certified Breitling’s in-house B05 calibre, the watch allows crown-operated adjustment of both the city and 24-hour discs for seamless time zone changes.  A discreet day-date display at six o’clock enhances functionality without disturbing the dial’s symmetry.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time mesmerises you with its breathtaking dial, possessing a blue-lacquered centre adorned with matt rose gold continents. Using silver and blue indicators, coloured city rings differentiate between daytime and nighttime hours.

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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time mesmerises you with its breathtaking dial, possessing a blue-lacquered centre adorned with matt rose gold continents. The sophisticated calibre 772 with innovative Gyrolab Spring balance ensures exceptional precision. Using silver and blue indicators, coloured city rings differentiate between daytime and nighttime hours. The intuitive single-crown operation allows adjustment of local time without disrupting the worldtime function, as the inner wheel adjusts automatically when changing zones. Special asterisk markings indicate regions with daylight saving variations. 

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Moon Phases

Girard-Perregaux 1966's lustrous silver dial employs minimalist aesthetics with concentric circular patterns creating subtle texture.

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Firmly rooted in the tradition of Swiss craftsmanship, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Moon Phases is a tribute to the artistry of watchmaking. The elegant 40mm case houses the reliable GP03300-0118 calibre, delivering 46 hours of power reserve. The lustrous silver dial employs minimalist aesthetics with concentric circular patterns creating subtle texture. The moon phase display adds celestial tracking to the global time indication, creating a mechanical representation of earthly and heavenly movements. The see-through caseback reveals meticulous finishing worthy of Girard-Perregaux’s heritage of chronometric excellence dating to their 1960s high-frequency movement innovations. Despite its functional complexity, the timepiece maintains a restrained, slim profile that slips easily beneath formal cuffs.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer's sun-brushed blue dial, with sleek teak stripes, is framed by a global city ring, colour-coded to indicate GMT, summer, and locations without daylight saving time.

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Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Watch combines technical innovation with artistic execution. Its sun-brushed blue dial, with sleek teak stripes, is framed by a global city ring, colour-coded to indicate GMT, summer, and locations without daylight saving time. The 24-hour glass ring smoothly separates day and night in elegant shades of blue. At the centre, a laser-etched Earth on grade 5 titanium creates striking depth, highlighting the continents against the rich blue oceans. Powered by the precise calibre 8938 with a 60-hour power reserve, this timepiece effortlessly moves from boardroom to soirée, embodying Omega’s unmatched legacy of luxury and precision.

NOMOS Zürich Weltzeit

The multi-tiered, galvanised silver-white dial of the NOMOS Zürich Weltzeit balances clean aesthetics with visual depth, centred around the discreet “Heimat” home-time indicator at three o’clock.

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The multi-tiered, galvanised silver-white dial of the NOMOS Zürich Weltzeit balances clean aesthetics with visual depth, centred around the discreet “Heimat” home-time indicator at three o’clock. Encased in polished stainless steel with sharp straight lugs, the watch exudes quiet authority, further elevated by a sapphire exhibition caseback revealing the in-house Xi calibre decorated with blue screws and gold chatons. The pushbutton at two o’clock allows advancement of both the city disc and the hour hand. Completing the composition is a Horween shell cordovan strap, its rich texture complementing the restrained elegance of the case. 

Breitling Bentley GMT

The limited-edition Breitling Bentley GMT makes an immediate impression with its commanding 49mm presence. Its bold black dial integrates multiple time zones and chronograph functions, accented by flashes of red for essential indicators.

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The limited-edition Breitling Bentley GMT makes an immediate impression with its commanding 49mm presence. Its bold black dial integrates multiple time zones and chronograph functions, accented by flashes of red for essential indicators. The knurled bezel, inspired by Bentley’s iconic dashboard controls, lends a tactile connection to its automotive roots, while the integrated stainless steel bracelet ensures a seamless visual flow. A substantial crown and sculpted pushers reinforce its robust character, and the exhibition caseback reveals the intricate mechanics within. Fusing British automotive luxury with Swiss precision, this timepiece is a powerful statement of craftsmanship and presence.