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Greubel Forsey GMT Watch Review



Some watches are highly prized by collectors, others are coveted. However, there are also some watches that even the most ardent watch enthusiasts can only wish to own. The Greubel Forsey GMT is the latter.

This watch is much more than most reviewers would like to accept, and for good reason: the £500,000 price tag is indeed daunting. But how can we talk about a watch we don’t wear ourselves? That’s why I feel it’s my duty to showcase the sweetest wrist treasures.

So what does a priceless watch really feel like? What is the most striking feature of this mechanical marvel? Quite simply, the weight. That’s a lot of platinum.

For most Greubel Forsey customers, this is par for the course; watchmakers rarely do something as mundane as steel. However, the watch has a smaller movement (compared to other GF models), making it more comfortable to wear. In fact, if I didn’t make the slender case look like it was plump, it would be very comfortable to wear. What’s more, that piece of platinum is only a small part of the GMT watch.

Most people’s reaction to the GMT is to wonder how it can be read, which is confusing to me. The layout of the GMT is very clear, with a two-hand layout and a second time zone. Some Rolex GMTs are not so clear. The problem is that it is easy to be distracted. But who can blame the casual onlooker? It is almost impossible to take your eyes away from the breathtaking 24-hour globe.

This is the signature feature of this watch, well, it is paired with Greubel Forsey’s unique 30-degree tourbillon – the titanium globe is embellished with a perfect blue ocean, which is a masterpiece in itself. Of course, you need to know exactly where you are in the world to use it as a world time watch, but reading the time is quite convenient thanks to the window on the side of the case.

If that wasn’t enough, just flip the watch over and you’ll see a spiral wheel with all the major time zones clearly marked on it.

The black and white color scheme is a little harsh, but it packs everything in. Hell, there’s even a daylight saving time indicator so you can adjust for daylight saving time, although I still don’t understand why there’s such an indicator.

The problem with most world time watches (and complicated watches in general) is the setting, but Greubel and Forsey have simplified the process again. Setting a second time zone is just a matter of pressing the shoulder button marked “S” to jump back one hour; setting world time is just a matter of pressing a button and turning the crown.

Finally, and fittingly, the finishing. It’s easy to praise the Greubel Forsey purely from a technical point of view, but the more you look at every detail, the more you’ll discover. I’m not going to exaggerate here, no matter how tempting, but just look at the pictures and you’ll see what I mean.

So what else is there to say about the Greubel Forsey GMT? It’s clearly one of the most extraordinary watches on the market, from the hands of one of the most exceptional watchmakers. I’m sure you’re wondering: is it worth it? The answer shouldn’t be too surprising. Yes, it absolutely is.