If you follow EDC tools like knives, multitools, pens, or wallets, you know TheJamesBrand. In the last decade, its grown from a new company to a leader in the EDC space.

　　And you almost certainly know of Timex. Its been ticking strong since the 1800s.

　　Today, the two brands announced a collaboration with the Timex xJamesBrandTitanium GMT Watch. Envisioned by Italian watchmaker and Timex Chief Creative Director Giorgio Galli, and designed by the team at TheJamesBrand, the co-brandedGMT watch combines the analog soul of the classic field watch with the formal, sophisticated aesthetic of an heirloom timepiece.

　　(Photo/The Jame Brand) So, what makes this watch stand out?

　　Timex x The James Brand Titanium GMT Watch First, this is a GMT watch. That alone makes it a nice, functional automatic watch for travelers. GMT watches allow users to track multiple time zones simultaneously, so theyre ideal for jumping across time zones or working with colleagues in other parts of the world.

　　The James Brand x Timex Titanium Watch with extra band; (photo/The James Brand) At its heart is a Miyota 9075 movement with 24 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve. It has a 41mm titanium case and weighs in at a modest 4.2 ounces. It ships with two 20mm bracelets, one titanium and one perforated resin.

　　An antireflective-coated sapphire crystal and case back, screw-down crown, and unidirectional rotating bezel round out a classy package. And the whole thing is water-resistant to 200 m.

　　(Photo/The James Brand) Its a handsome EDC timepiece, and at $750, its a reasonable price for an automatic GMT watch with its specs.

　　Note that this is a limited edition, so once its gone, its gone. Like the look? Pick one up at The James Brands website.

　　It is also part of a three-piece box set with the Chapter 2 titanium knife and Burwell titanium pen (MSRP $1,299) offered exclusively here.

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