Project GMT is our endeavor to re-capture the glory days of
airline travel through the first GMT watch. Originally the brainchild
of Pan American Airways the GMT watch was co-developed by the iconic
airline with Rolex SA¹. At the time the airline was still helmed by
the legendary Juan von Trippe. In addition to the more common air
crew issue black-dialed GMT watches there are the ironically more
exclusive white dialed GMT watches that were manufactured at PanAm's¹
request. Approximately 200 whited dialed watches were requisitioned
to placate the executive staff after von Trippe noticed that the crew
issue watches were being diverted to earthbound company executives
and ordered all black-dialed GMT watches to be returned and re-issued
to air crews.Today historical examples and more precise information
about the GMT and its PanAm¹ connection are hard to come by. The web
is full of doctored white re-dialed real Rolex¹ watches and fakes.
Given that information surrounding this timepiece is sparse, we have
even more freedom to craft our own interpretation and narrative for
this project.The Project GMT watch will be based on the Kingston™
case. The Project GMT will feature a limited edition dial and case
back design that will be developed in conjunction with our clients
and forumers. To keep the project manageable from a delivery standpoint
there will only be 60 slots available for pre-order. The total number
of Project GMT watches will be limited 250 pieces.
Pre-order Parameters and Conditions:
* Pre-order Price: $1,195 plus S&H on bracelet (MSRP $1,395 plus
S&H) * Pre-order slots: 60 (In the event of over-subscription we will
open a e-mail waiting list)
* Deposit require: $600
* Deposits are refundable up until the design is finalized and parts
are ordered. An e-mail notification will be sent when this happens.
* Pre-order customers will receive spare bezel and aluminum inlay
Project input:
* Project specific case back (LE only)
* Project specific dial marked with name to be chosen (LE only)
* Dial finish/design/color (LE only)
* Lume type: Either BG W9 or C3 (to be determined)
* Name of watch (LE only)
* Roulette date wheel (Please note that this part may be used on another
model to defray costs)
* GMT hand (Whether this part is limited to the LE is dependent upon
final design of the hand)
* Aluminum insert design (LE only)
(1) This project is not affiliated with or sanctioned by Pan American
Airlines or Rolex S.A. Reference to these companies and their trademarks
is used purely for historical refeence and informational purposes.
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