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Stringerb3ll · 19 January 2019, 06:22 PM

Hi all,

Has anyone got a gmt and ocd?

Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned.

Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

mangoseed · 19 January 2019, 06:35 PM

Aligned with what? Once set correctly the GMT hand is aligned correctly with the timezone it is set to indicate.

padi56 · 19 January 2019, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringerb3ll

Hi all,

Has anyone got a gmt and ocd?

Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned.

Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

Short answer no.

Rocket_Man · 19 January 2019, 07:57 PM

The hands on any watch only align twice a day. Why does the extra GMT hand change that?

JonaG · 19 January 2019, 08:15 PM

Is this simply a fun post or are you saying the GMT hand not lining up would deter you from buying a GMT? My 16710 can look a little cluttered when all the hands seem to be jostling for space but it doesn’t bother me one bit. OCD is an overused phrase...get over it or buy an OP.

Watch This · 19 January 2019, 08:20 PM

Can't help you. Good luck.

Ian Macdermott · 19 January 2019, 08:44 PM

If you like the GMT buy one and have the GMT hand taken off. Non existent problem solved, either that or buy a OP.

Macnavara · 19 January 2019, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringerb3ll

Hi all,

Has anyone got a gmt and ocd?

Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned.

Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

Time to see a doctor

Macnavara · 19 January 2019, 09:01 PM

Surely if you want everything straight and aligned then no watch is for you as the hands are fluid

Vince KSA · 19 January 2019, 09:14 PM

It's obviously not the watch for you.

Maybe you need to look at something like a MeisterSinger instead.

mk2jag · 19 January 2019, 09:15 PM

not a watch for you...

asiparks · 19 January 2019, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringerb3ll

Hi all,

Has anyone got a gmt and ocd?

Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned.

Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

what is it that you feel should be straight and aligned ?
If you are sufficiently freaked out by something like this to post about it, it is indeed very much you.
Sorry.

pickettt · 19 January 2019, 09:21 PM

You need a digital watch.

Zakalwe · 19 January 2019, 09:22 PM

andrewjb88 · 19 January 2019, 09:48 PM

I think hes on about turning the Bezel so its not triangle at the top.

Fat_ninja · 19 January 2019, 10:04 PM

How do you deal with scratches?

KNY · 19 January 2019, 10:34 PM

That's what a GMT does. it doesn't bother me, and in fact, I like them. If it bothers you, then there are plenty of other choices. We all have our likes and dislikes, and that's ok. Don't let the others get you down, buy/wear what you like.

g_luck · 19 January 2019, 10:49 PM

Wow,

Nice guys! Some of the responses were a little harsh. OCD is a complicated issue that I am thrilled most of the responders don't have.

I am also guessing that the issue is the triangle not located at the top or 12 o'clock position.

As someone with "mild" OCD, I can tell you that it did bother me a little at first. However, I use the second and third time function of mine on a daily basis and use it as a tool.

If the extra hour hand is the issue and you don't need the extra time zone support but like the watch you could always set the 24 hour hand like the Explorer. I have never done that but it would always be telling the same hour just 12 hours different. AM and PM at the same time.

Good luck!

Stringerb3ll · 19 January 2019, 11:07 PM

Yes it is having the bezel not lined up that doesn’t suit my eye, especially as the colours then won’t be at the top and bottom.

I don’t think it will stop me but I wanted to see if people felt the same and had dealt with it.

Thanks for the more productive comments

kultschar · 19 January 2019, 11:10 PM

I thought moving the bezel was only for tracking a third time zone?

brandrea · 19 January 2019, 11:12 PM

If you have OCD watches of any brand might not be your thing

Dan Pierce · 19 January 2019, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Short answer no.

Enough said.
dP

g_luck · 20 January 2019, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringerb3ll

Yes it is having the bezel not lined up that doesn’t suit my eye, especially as the colours then won’t be at the top and bottom.

I don’t think it will stop me but I wanted to see if people felt the same and had dealt with it.

Thanks for the more productive comments

I believe if you use the watch as a tool and actually track multiple time zones, it won't bother you as much. It doesn't me.

tyler1980 · 20 January 2019, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringerb3ll

Hi all,

Has anyone got a gmt and ocd?

Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned.

Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

i rarely use the rotatable bezel. I just set the GMT hand to a second time zone or keep it on local time and change the main hour hand when i travel. If the bezel was fixed i probably wouldn't even notice.

g_luck · 20 January 2019, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kultschar

I thought moving the bezel was only for tracking a third time zone?

That is one of the ways to use it. I however change multiple time zones per day and prefer to have the 24 Hour hand always set to GMT with the triangle on top. As I change time zones, I rotate the bezel and use the 24 Hour hand as the new local. It is easier than taking off the watch and changing the hour with the crown.

Chilly Coconut · 20 January 2019, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringerb3ll

Hi all,

Has anyone got a gmt and ocd?

Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned.

Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

Bless your heart.

watchwatcher · 20 January 2019, 01:33 AM

"Mildly" OCD here. Okay, I'll admit it.

Not sure I understand the question, but if it is about the triangle at the top of the bezel, then here's what I do. I'll purposefully turn mine from time to time to another direction, which gives me a different splash of colors than the original orientation. I will try to focus on the colors during this period, not the triangle.

I'll (somewhat) enjoy this change of scenery for a while, and then turn it back, and then get an instant surge of relief. Problem solved.

Stringerb3ll · 20 January 2019, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

"Mildly" OCD here. Okay, I'll admit it.

Not sure I understand the question, but if it is about the triangle at the top of the bezel, then here's what I do. I'll purposefully turn mine from time to time to another direction, which gives me a different splash of colors than the original orientation. I will try to focus on the colors during this period, not the triangle.

I'll (somewhat) enjoy this change of scenery for a while, and then turn it back, and then get an instant surge of relief. Problem solved.

haha glad I'm not alone then, well I'm hoping to pick one up this weekend so will play around and set if I can get my eye used to it. If not then I guess I don't have to use the rotting bezel :)

SearChart · 20 January 2019, 03:37 AM

It seems that Rolex related OCD is more common than worn rotor axles. I might have gotten into the wrong business

David5807 · 20 January 2019, 03:38 AM

If you're looking for cemetery than this is not the watch for you.

19 January 2019, 06:22 PM	#1
Stringerb3ll "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 79	Gmt and ocd Hi all, Has anyone got a gmt and ocd? Been trying a few on but every time I try and set it to the 2nd time zone function is freaks my ocd out that everything isn’t straight and aligned. Anyone else got this or am I just weird?

19 January 2019, 08:44 PM	#7
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	If you like the GMT buy one and have the GMT hand taken off. Non existent problem solved, either that or buy a OP. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

19 January 2019, 09:22 PM	#14
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19 January 2019, 09:48 PM	#15
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	I think hes on about turning the Bezel so its not triangle at the top. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

19 January 2019, 06:35 PM	#2
mangoseed Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Everywhere Posts: 420	Aligned with what? Once set correctly the GMT hand is aligned correctly with the timezone it is set to indicate.

19 January 2019, 07:57 PM	#4
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,328	The hands on any watch only align twice a day. Why does the extra GMT hand change that?

19 January 2019, 08:15 PM	#5
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Is this simply a fun post or are you saying the GMT hand not lining up would deter you from buying a GMT? My 16710 can look a little cluttered when all the hands seem to be jostling for space but it doesn’t bother me one bit. OCD is an overused phrase...get over it or buy an OP.

19 January 2019, 08:20 PM	#6
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Can't help you. Good luck.

19 January 2019, 09:01 PM	#9
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,345	Surely if you want everything straight and aligned then no watch is for you as the hands are fluid

19 January 2019, 09:14 PM	#10
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 751	It's obviously not the watch for you. Maybe you need to look at something like a MeisterSinger instead.

19 January 2019, 09:15 PM	#11
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	not a watch for you...

19 January 2019, 09:21 PM	#13
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	You need a digital watch.

19 January 2019, 10:04 PM	#16
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	How do you deal with scratches?

19 January 2019, 10:34 PM	#17
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	That's what a GMT does. it doesn't bother me, and in fact, I like them. If it bothers you, then there are plenty of other choices. We all have our likes and dislikes, and that's ok. Don't let the others get you down, buy/wear what you like.

19 January 2019, 10:49 PM	#18
g_luck "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 104	Wow, Nice guys! Some of the responses were a little harsh. OCD is a complicated issue that I am thrilled most of the responders don't have. I am also guessing that the issue is the triangle not located at the top or 12 o'clock position. As someone with "mild" OCD, I can tell you that it did bother me a little at first. However, I use the second and third time function of mine on a daily basis and use it as a tool. If the extra hour hand is the issue and you don't need the extra time zone support but like the watch you could always set the 24 hour hand like the Explorer. I have never done that but it would always be telling the same hour just 12 hours different. AM and PM at the same time. Good luck!

19 January 2019, 11:07 PM	#19
Stringerb3ll "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 79	Yes it is having the bezel not lined up that doesn’t suit my eye, especially as the colours then won’t be at the top and bottom. I don’t think it will stop me but I wanted to see if people felt the same and had dealt with it. Thanks for the more productive comments

19 January 2019, 11:10 PM	#20
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	I thought moving the bezel was only for tracking a third time zone?

19 January 2019, 11:12 PM	#21
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,651	If you have OCD watches of any brand might not be your thing

20 January 2019, 01:33 AM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	"Mildly" OCD here. Okay, I'll admit it. Not sure I understand the question, but if it is about the triangle at the top of the bezel, then here's what I do. I'll purposefully turn mine from time to time to another direction, which gives me a different splash of colors than the original orientation. I will try to focus on the colors during this period, not the triangle. I'll (somewhat) enjoy this change of scenery for a while, and then turn it back, and then get an instant surge of relief. Problem solved.

20 January 2019, 03:38 AM	#30
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,659	If you're looking for cemetery than this is not the watch for you.

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