Merkur Universal Time Watch World Time complication

World Map

$175.00 USD

$175.00 USD $175.00 USD

Merkur Universal Time Watch World Time complication

$175.00 USD

$175.00 USD $175.00 USD

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Condition
Box and Paper	With original box, with original papers
Gender	Men's watch/Unisex
Location	Germany
Year of manufacture	2026
Winding	Automatic
Movment	Merkur In-house movement
Case
Case material	Stainless Steel
Diameter	38 x 47 mm
Thickness	13 mm
Dial color	See variants
Bracelet
Bracelet material	Vegan leather
Bracelet color	Black
Bracelet buckle	Pin buckle
Bracelet width	20mm taper to 18mm

At Wandering Hours, we are dedicated to proving that high-level mechanical storytelling does not require a luxury house price tag, and the ⁠Merkur Universal Time World Timer is an absolute masterclass in affordable vintage-inspired horology. Historically, a fully integrated world time complication was an expensive luxury reserved for elite travelers. Merkur completely flips the script by delivering a gorgeous, retro-proportioned dual-crown world timer that captures the golden age of 1960s jet-set exploration. Framed in a beautifully stepped 38mm marine-grade stainless steel case, the watch boasts an incredible multi-layered enamel dial that centers around a heavily textured, micro-engraved 3D world map relief.

The mechanical interactivity of the Merkur Universal Time is a pure joy for independent watch nerds. Utilizing the secondary crown, you can smoothly rotate the internal 24-hour city ring to instantly align and track 24 major global time zones simultaneously. The dial features a dedicated day/night track split between sun and moon indicators for intuitive morning and evening tracking at a glance. Abandoning the standard automatic rotor to preserve a slim wrist profile, this microbrand gem is driven by a proudly proprietary, custom-decorated in-house M01D manual-wind movement. Operating at a high-beat 21,600 VPH with a 40-hour power reserve, the engine is paired with high-polish silver spindle hands, a dramatic box-domed crystal, and a premium quick-release leather strap, rendering it a definitive grail for collectors who cherish authentic mechanical heritage.

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EU (DHL/UPS) -- 2-5 business days
Worldwide (DHL/UPS) -- 3-10 business days

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Frequently Asked Questions - About This Watch

By rotating the secondary crown, you line up your current local city on the outer ring with the current hour on the inner 24-hour ring. Once aligned, you can instantly see the exact time in all 24 global time zones simultaneously across the dial.

The watch houses an authentic Merkur M01D manual-winding mechanical movement, meaning it is powered entirely by gears and springs without any electronics or batteries. You simply wind the primary crown to charge its 40-hour power reserve.

To preserve a clean, uncluttered vintage aesthetic and highlight the micro-engraved 3D world map at the center, Merkur intentionally designed this model as a "two-hand" watch without a running second hand.

Yes, it is built with a rugged 316L stainless steel case providing 5 ATM (50 meters) of water resistance to protect against rain and sudden splashes, topped with a highly impact-resistant domed crystal.

Your Perfect 3 Watch Collection

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