Stephen Forsey Discusses the Evolution of the Greubel Forsey GMT

The GMT has seen a variety of small updates since it was first introduced in 2011 but none as large as the GMT Earth introduced by the brand at SIHH this year We recently had a chance to catch up with Stephen Forsey to discuss the evolution and importance of his GMT Logan R.

Baker: Why was a GMT chosen as a feature complication in Greubel Forsey's first timepiece that included a complication other than a tourbillon? The Greubel Forsey GMT redefines what a GMT watch is and what it offers the collector LRB: Why is it important for Greubel Forsey to continue to update and improve the GMT? SF: This is intrinsic of the Greubel Forsey spirit and a key part of our philosophy: we refuse commonly accepted standards in order to continuously push the envelope and overcome each new challenge In the case of the GMT Earth, we have added to the Greubel Forsey GMT family.

LRB: Was the addition of the sapphire hour ring in the GMT Earth specifically for aesthetic reasons or does it serve a functional purpose?SF: A main focus of the GMT Earth is the concept of three-dimensionality How do the GMT and GMT Earth t into that developing legacy? . Source