Back in July we brought you news of a Bulova GMT that was, by our count, the first watch from a major brand to use the new Miyota 9075 movement. A caliber of this type, with GMT functionality that allows for the independent setting of the local hour hand, is something of a holy grail for a certain type of watch enthusiast. Travel watches remain incredibly popular, and the functionality of a so-called ?true? GMT is undeniable, and really a necessity if you?re on the road frequently enough. While the Bulova Wilton is perhaps a bit too formal to really catch fire with the enthusiast crowd, it was only a matter of time before a brand with a sportier focus put the new Miyota to use. Well, that time is now, as BOLDR has just launched the Odyssey Freediver GMT, which is about as far removed aesthetically as you can get from the previously referenced Bulova. 
A few years ago, when ?caller? GMT watches were flooding the market from all angles, a watch like the Odyssey Freediver GMT was literally the stuff of dreams for value oriented watch collectors and enthusiasts, and the fact that a watch like this exists with an asking price under $1,000 is quite remarkable. What we have here is a GMT diver with 300 meters of water resistance, a 44mm stainless steel case, and the highly angular and contemporary aesthetic that we?ve come to expect from BOLDR. The Freediver also features some more luxe touches like a ceramic bezel (unidirectional, with a 24 hour scale), and a multilaye...