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ARES GMT Global Mission Timer

Ref. dual-crown-gmt·MSRP $3,850

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MKII Key West

Ref. cd05-2-1006·MSRP $1,694

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

GMT Global Mission Timer

Key West

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

50h

n/a

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$3,850

$1,694

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

ETA 2893-2

Spec

GMT Global Mission Timer

Key West

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$1,694

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Reviews

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ARES GMT Global Mission Timer

Owners widely praise the ARES GMT Global Mission Timer for its comfortable rubber strap, compelling internal 24-hour rotating bezel, and welcome GMT complication for travel. The watch's color combination is noted as a conversation starter, and enthusiasts appreciate its long-lasting battery and the 10 o'clock crown position. Accuracy is reported around +4 seconds per day. However, multiple owners report significant difficulties contacting the company for customer service and resolving issues, with some watches arriving with case markings or not as described. Overall, owners rate the ARES GMT Global Mission Timer highly for its travel-ready complications and comfortable wearability, despite significant customer service challenges.

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MKII Key West

Owners widely praise the MKII Key West for its true gilt dial and modest 39mm case size, making it a comfortable daily-wearer. Criticisms include the absence of a lumed bezel and cyclops, extended wait times, and a price point of $1600 USD. On balance, owners consider the MKII Key West a holy grail watch due to its vintage-inspired gilt dial and wearable dimensions.

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