CultureAugust 25, 2026
worldtimer
WURLD-ty-mur
Definition
A mechanical watch complication designed to display the time in multiple international time zones simultaneously, typically featuring an outer ring of cities.
Etymology
A compound of the Old English 'world' and the agent noun 'timer' derived from 'time' (from Old English 'tīma'). It emerged in the 20th century to describe horological instruments capable of tracking time across global meridians.
In the news
The article uses 'worldtimer' to describe a specific style of travel watch that preserves the romanticism of mid-century horology, emphasizing its role as a functional and artistic bridge between global regions.
A World in Platinum: The Andersen Genève Communication 45 and the Art of the Worldtimer
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