Building on the foundation of the Greubel Forsey GMT Black released in 2015, the brand decided to explore uncharted territory with their first sports watch, the new GMT Sport. This lightweight and ultra-strong watch with a profiled titanium case with an ovoid bezel and integrated lugs showcase the Greubel Forsey DNA in a remarkable way to become one of the most amazing sports watches out there. Featuring a GMT complication paired with a 24-seconds tourbillon, the rotating globe with universal time and day-and-night indicator takes the center stage to provide the wearer with 24 time zones with summer and winter time indications on the back of the case.
Things to Know About the Watch
Equipped with what we think is the most wearable case released by Greubel Forsey to date, the completely new titanium case on the GMT Sport measures 45 mm in diameter and 15.7 mm in thickness. The ovoid bezel features raised engravings with the usual values of the brand. Positioned in a ‘sports’ league of its own, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have pushed back the limits of ergonomics and wrist comfort. They have invented a totally new case form, perfectly round from above, while revealing the accentuated arched and ovoid shape from other angles. The satin-finished bezel with Greubel Forsey’s values relief engraved on its outer bevel follows this unique case shape. Additionally, the GMT functions are performed by the use of two pushers located on the left side of the case; one to select the second time zone and the other for synchronizing the local time with the globe.
The dial side of the Greubel Forsey GMT Sport maintains the unmistakable elements that have part of the brand and its designs since day one. A symphony of suspended bridges, semi-apparent wheels, and floating dials in three dimensions. The hours and minutes are mounted on the suspended arch center bridge with black treated accents. Matching the unique curvature of the case and sapphire crystal, the open-worked hands are also curved to follow the same design lines.
Ensuring excellent visibility in the dark, the triangular tips of the arrow-shaped hands and the markers on the minute-hour-ring are enhanced with luminescent coating. Between 10 and 11 o’clock a small subdial combines the running seconds on a large rotating disc and the second time zone display with a red hand. Then at 3 o’clock, there is a prominent 72-hour power reserve indicator with a sector display and an open-worked hand with a red triangle. Housed underneath the arched bridge, the power reserve differential is subtly engraved with Greubel Forsey’s values.
Between 12 and 2 o’clock the 24-seconds tourbillon —positioned at a 25-degree angle— rotates orchestrating a visual symphony with its distinctive and highly polished tourbillon bridge with black finished openings. The faster speed combined with the inventive cage inclination, significantly improves chronometric performance in a single-tourbillon system, with minimal movement height.
Lastly, between 7 and 9 o’clock, there is a striking spectacle created by a terrestrial rotating globe —seen from above the North Pole— performing a complete anticlockwise turn on its axis in 24 hours. Surrounded by a sapphire crystal ring with 24-hour divisions, the wearer can read local time for all longitudes, including the day/night indicator —light zone/dark zone.
The curved profile of the 45 mm diameter case and ovoid sapphire crystal provides the perfect showcase for an entirely new movement architecture with an arched bridge and inclined gear train. The crown in titanium features an interchangeable rubber capping and is signed with GF’s logo. The titanium and rubber crown also ensures optimum setting when winding or setting the time.
Equipped with a blue rubber strap with ‘Greubel Forsey’ text relief and a titanium double-folding deployant clasp, the Greubel Forsey GMT Sport is ready to take on any watersport activities thanks to its 100-meter water-resistance.
On the case back side of the GMT Sport, outer and central rings complete the sapphire cities’ disc to give UTC Universal and Summer Time for 24 cities in major time zones. This disc distinguishes those time zones applying summertime —on a light background— from those that do not —on a dark background.
On the Wrist & Price
On the wrist, Greubel Forsey GMT Sport is the most comfortable watch from the brand to date. Wearing true to its size and quite light, this new watch is totally a watch collector’s wet dream. An incredible piece of ‘Haute Horlogerie’ cloaked in a sporty suit that is out of this world. Available in a limited edition of 11 pieces, the GMT Sport comes with either a black or blue rubber strap. A joy to have been able to peruse this watch in the metal and present this hands-on review on it.
Sticker Price CHF 480,000 Swiss Francs —approximately $526,000 USD. For more info on Greubel Forsey click here.
