Longines Spirit Zulu Time vs Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT: Which GMT is Right for You?

by Brent Robillard Zulu Time or BB 58 GMT? There is a point in almost every watch purchase when the shortlist gets very short. For anyone shopping for a Swiss GMT somewhere between entry-level luxury and the considerably more expensive offerings from brands like Rolex and Omega, two watches have become particularly difficult to ignore: the Longines Spirit Zulu Time and Tudor Black Bay 58 … Continue reading Longines Spirit Zulu Time vs Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT: Which GMT is Right for You?

Hands on with the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT 42mm

By Brent Robillard Everything is bigger in Texas Three years ago, I reviewed the original Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT. At the time, it felt like one of the more compelling entries in the suddenly crowded affordable GMT space. The formula was simple enough: take inspiration from the classic GMT-Master 6542, add a traveller GMT movement, give it a distinctive cushion case, and keep the price … Continue reading Hands on with the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT 42mm

Hands on with the Urbanite GMT from Lacité

By Matt Black Montréal on the Wrist, the World on the Mind For some microbrands and independents, the first release can feel like a proof of concept. Wait, stop– et me get this out of the way: I don’t even mean that as a slight given the amount of vision, dedication and sacrifice that go into launching a watch into the world. But oftentimes, first … Continue reading Hands on with the Urbanite GMT from Lacité