Dual Time-Zone Watches

Have you ever wished you could be in more than one place at a time? Modern technology can’t quite make you appear in the fresh on separate continents simultaneously, but there are plenty of unique timepieces that can at least help you keep track of two different time zones. If you’re like most men, you wear a watch practically every day. And if you’re a constant traveler, a dual timer becomes a necessity. These jetsetter musts may feature an extra arm, a twisting bezel or even an entirely separate dial to keep your clocking on schedule.

When deciding on a timepiece, think about the way your watch is powered. A Swiss-quartz, battery-run watch is extremely accurate and often lower in price. Automatic versions, because of the intricacy that enables them to run without a battery, carry prestige along with a higher price tag—however, that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily keep better time. Constant, gentle movement powers automatic watches, so if you leave one on your dresser for a week, it’ll require resetting and a wind or two to get it up to speed.

Finally, make sure that you feel comfortable reading your watch. Are you at ease with Roman numerals or with none at all? Can you work the crowns and buttons to make use of all of your watch’s functions? Whether you prefer a clean, simple design or love the bells and whistles of a wearable gadget, you’ll have no problem finding a dual time-zone watch that keeps you punctual and fits your style.

1. Breguet

Le Réveil du Tsar self-winding watch comes with a subdial and a date, along with its second timezone indicator, in an 18-karat case and alligator strap.
$54,000, breguet.com

2. Breitling

Chronospace dual chronograph features two time-zone options and oversize dials and hands.
$4,800, breitling.com

3. Longines

Master Collection automatic dual time-zone watch with a stainless steel case and bracelet, water resistant to 30 meters, at Fink’s Jewelers.
$2,400, 888-699-7464

4. Glashütte

Original Sport Evolution GMT features a rotating bezel that adjusts to multiple time zones in a stainless steel case.
$10,000, glashuette-original.com

5. Tag Heuer

Link Calibre 7 Worldtimer with patented 24-city twist bezel to easily set two time zones.
$2,700, tagheuer.com

6. Tissot

T-Touch Expert polished titanium dual time-zone Swiss quartz watch with multiple alarms, an altimeter, a compass and more.
$1,125, shoptissot.com

7. Swatch

Get Fly Black dual timezone watch.
$210, store.swatch.com

8. Ebel

1911 BTR automatic GMT watch in a stainless-steel case with a black alligator strap.
$5,950, ebel.com

9. Hamilton

Jazzmaster Traveler 2 automatic double-timezone watch.
$1,245, tourneau.com

STAN WILLIAMS is a lifestyle writer and the author of The Find (Clarkson Potter, 2009).