Shinola has unveiled the new Shinola Monster GMT, dubbing it an evolution in the iconic series that started in the early 1950s. The company’s original GMT was a travel watch that combined three-hand local time and an arrow-tipped GMT hand that rotated once every 24-hours. Shinola says that over time, GMT watches became emblematic of precision watchmaking. Like its predecessors, the Monster GMT features complexity of movement and reliability, the crown jewel for a watchmaker. The Shinola Monster GMT features twenty-five jeweled bearings, a 48-hour time reserve, a traditional hour, minute, and second hand, and a Sellita SW330-2 Automatic GMT movement that tracks multiple time zones. There is also a GMT hand, set independently, rotating every 24 hours.
This impressive timepiece boasts a 40mm stainless steel case with a fully open case back to highlight the watch’s internal workings. The Monster GMT has a navy-blue ceramic bezel insert, is rated at 10 ATM, and has a screw-down crown. Additionally, Shinola says that its Monster GMT is their first stainless steel men’s bracelet featuring a quick release and swap with a G10 NATO-blue strap of upcycled ocean-bound plastic. Shinola provides metal packaging for the Monster GMT to protect the watch. The package also includes an in-depth booklet on tracking multiple time zones. The Shinola Monster GMT is available on the company website, with an estimated shipping date of June 1st.
For more from Shinola, see the brand’s Forged Carbon Monster Automatic.
