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Porter · 8 December 2016, 07:25 AM

Hi all,
Just wondering if there's anyone who wears a 24 hours watch. Longines, Tissot, Poljot and more have this particular model and I think is brilliant. What do you think?
Thank you all in advance.
Pic from Google.

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

MonBK · 8 December 2016, 07:32 AM

That is a good looking watch.

lapince · 8 December 2016, 07:35 AM

nice

Kingair · 8 December 2016, 07:35 AM

GMT user . . .

locutus49 · 8 December 2016, 07:49 AM

But it shows 8:10 instead of the standard 10:10, right?

FeelingTheBlues · 8 December 2016, 08:36 AM

I have one, it's actually a pretty nice feature and it does not take time at all to get used to it. If you are into collecting complications or want originality on a watch I think it's a must have.

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Originally Posted by locutus49

But it shows 8:10 instead of the standard 10:10, right?

That's correct.

Porter · 8 December 2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I have one, it's actually a pretty nice feature and it does not take time at all to get used to it. If you are into collecting complications or want originality on a watch I think it's a must have.

That's correct.

Which one do you have? Sadly this Longines is ENORMOUS for my wrist. I bought few weeks ago a nice 70's Tissot PR516 Navigator with 24 hour dial and 24 hour bezel. One of the simplest ways to have a great travel watch IMO.
Google pic. Mine is still travelling, sorry.

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

Boothroyd · 8 December 2016, 08:53 AM

I like that concept. How much approximately does that watch retail for in the US? Anyone know? Still current production?

Porter · 8 December 2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

I like that concept. How much approximately does that watch retail for in the US? Anyone know? Still current production?

Is actually in the Longines website. Here in Europe you can buy it for 2.700€ (+/- 2.900$)

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

RW16610 · 8 December 2016, 10:21 AM

One of those would fit nicely into my collection

mistral · 8 December 2016, 10:27 AM

GradyPhilpott · 8 December 2016, 03:14 PM

All my digital clocks read 24 hour time, because it works better for me.

However, on analog clocks and watches, I'm so accustomed to converting the time that that might be annoying.

Fortunately, I'm never in a place where I don't know if the sun is shining or not and if I ever know that I will be, I'll make sure I wear my GMTII.

I do like the looks of that, though, and I could be convinced that I actually need one.

It'd have to much smaller, though--maybe something with a smaller crown.

T. Ferguson · 8 December 2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

...I do like the looks of that, though, and I could be convinced that I actually need one.

It'd have to much smaller, though--maybe something with a smaller crown.

Hade to laugh because I was talking myself into the "need" as well, until I saw the 47.5 case dimension.

keschete · 11 December 2016, 12:38 AM

I saw one of these this morning. A woman wearer who is a pilot. Pretty cool.

http://andres55.home.xs4all.nl/frames/pics/special.jpg

Porter · 11 December 2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by keschete

I saw one of these this morning. A woman wearer who is a pilot. Pretty cool.

http://andres55.home.xs4all.nl/frames/pics/special.jpg

Wow! Yessssss!! Beautiful piece!! Really thanks for sharing!!!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

keschete · 11 December 2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Porter

Wow! Yessssss!! Beautiful piece!! Really thanks for sharing!!!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

We had a great discussion and I invited her to the forum. Figured she might find some common interests here.

Porter · 11 December 2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by keschete

We had a great discussion and I invited her to the forum. Figured she might find some common interests here.

Thanks again, sure was an interesting discussion!! Nice to see such piece in the wild!!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

breitlings · 11 December 2016, 02:03 AM

Breitling cosmonaut is the most storied 24 hour watch imo and it is difficult to have this discussion without. Iirc the 24 hr dial was requested by the russian space program. Breitling cosmonaut was I believe the first watch to orbit the planet. I know scott carpenter wore it in 1962 but I recall hearing the russian Yuri G. wore a cosmonaut as well in his orbit.

Porter · 11 December 2016, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

Breitling cosmonaut is the most storied 24 hour watch imo and it is difficult to have this discussion without. Iirc the 24 hr dial was requested by the russian space program. Breitling cosmonaut was I believe the first watch to orbit the planet. I know scott carpenter wore it in 1962 but I recall hearing the russian Yuri G. wore a cosmonaut as well in his orbit.

Thanks for your knowledge. I love to learn everyday. Probably that's why Raketa and Poljot (both Russian) have 24 hour dials since many years ago?🤔

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

OmegaJJH · 11 December 2016, 03:45 AM

I've not seen one before but that is a really good looking watch!

mistral · 11 December 2016, 06:29 AM

8 December 2016, 07:25 AM	#1
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	Anyone is a 24 hours watch user?? Hi all, Just wondering if there's anyone who wears a 24 hours watch. Longines, Tissot, Poljot and more have this particular model and I think is brilliant. What do you think? Thank you all in advance. Pic from Google. "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

8 December 2016, 08:53 AM	#8
Boothroyd 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,276	I like that concept. How much approximately does that watch retail for in the US? Anyone know? Still current production? __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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mistral "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT-5 YKZ Posts: 285	I have Breitling Cosmonaute....

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GradyPhilpott 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,476	All my digital clocks read 24 hour time, because it works better for me. However, on analog clocks and watches, I'm so accustomed to converting the time that that might be annoying. Fortunately, I'm never in a place where I don't know if the sun is shining or not and if I ever know that I will be, I'll make sure I wear my GMTII. I do like the looks of that, though, and I could be convinced that I actually need one. It'd have to much smaller, though--maybe something with a smaller crown. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

11 December 2016, 12:38 AM	#14
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	I saw one of these this morning. A woman wearer who is a pilot. Pretty cool. http://andres55.home.xs4all.nl/frames/pics/special.jpg __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

8 December 2016, 07:32 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	That is a good looking watch.

8 December 2016, 07:35 AM	#3
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	nice

8 December 2016, 07:35 AM	#4
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	GMT user . . .

8 December 2016, 07:49 AM	#5
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	But it shows 8:10 instead of the standard 10:10, right?

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RW16610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,254	One of those would fit nicely into my collection

11 December 2016, 02:03 AM	#18
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,736	Breitling cosmonaut is the most storied 24 hour watch imo and it is difficult to have this discussion without. Iirc the 24 hr dial was requested by the russian space program. Breitling cosmonaut was I believe the first watch to orbit the planet. I know scott carpenter wore it in 1962 but I recall hearing the russian Yuri G. wore a cosmonaut as well in his orbit.

11 December 2016, 03:45 AM	#20
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I've not seen one before but that is a really good looking watch!

11 December 2016, 06:29 AM	#21
mistral "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT-5 YKZ Posts: 285	My Breitling Cosmonaut

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