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Not seen a Timex with this setup before. If you like GMTs the Q three time chronograph is worth a look. I got two of them recently and they are becoming my favourites. They act more like traveller GMTs if that’s what you are after. I also have the Pan Am GMT (caller) and that’s a lovely looking watch.","subreddit":"timex"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/1o0ic4r/q_timex_continental_gmt_watch_bands_and_such/niau4h8/","type":"comment","title":"Limitations of the integrated bracelet","author":"GrouchyExile","ref_id":"r_e_6","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/1o0ic4r/q_timex_continental_gmt_watch_bands_and_such/","title":"q timex continental gmt watch bands and such","subreddit":"Watches"},"excerpt":"The part you’re missing is that this watches uses an integrated bracelet. Meaning it will only accept straps or bracelets made specifically for it. 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