Bamford London Reimagines The GMT In Forged Carbon
In a landscape where materials speak as loudly as design, Bamford London introduces a bold new take on one of watchmaking’s most functional complications.
The GMT Forged Carbon is a refined fusion of engineering and contemporary style, created for those who move effortlessly across time zones.
At its core is forged carbon, a material synonymous with high-performance innovation. Compressed under intense pressure, the carbon fibres form a striking marbled texture, organic, unpredictable, and entirely unique to each watch. No two cases are alike, giving every piece an individual character that feels almost elemental.
Enhancing this is a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, delivering exceptional scratch resistance alongside superior clarity. Designed for real-world use, it reduces glare and ensures optimal legibility in changing light conditions, reinforcing the watch’s balance of resilience and practicality.
Beneath the surface lies a Swiss automatic GMT movement, offering seamless tracking of a second time zone, an essential feature for today’s global traveller. An internal 24-hour bezel and dedicated GMT hand provide this functionality with precision, maintaining a clean, understated dial aesthetic.
A carefully curated selection of dial colours introduces subtle variations in tone and personality, each interacting differently with the forged carbon case to highlight the watch’s distinctive identity. Paired with a black rubber strap, the design achieves a confident sport-luxury feel, equally suited to long-haul journeys or everyday wear.
“This is about pushing materials forward while staying true to what a GMT should be. Forged carbon brings a completely different energy to the watch. It’s lightweight, incredibly strong, and visually unique every single time. We wanted to create something that feels modern, but still deeply functional.”
George Bamford, Founder, bamford london
With the GMT Forged Carbon, Bamford London continues to push the boundaries of modern watchmaking. This is not reinvention, but evolution, an expression of how today’s collectors value innovation, performance, and individuality in equal measure.
Now available via Bamford London, the GMT Forged Carbon stands as a compelling statement in contemporary horology, shaped by innovation, defined by instinct.
Technical Specifications:
The Bamford London GMT Forged Carbon case offers exceptional lightness and durability, with a unique marbled finish on every piece.
Powered by a Swiss automatic GMT movement, it allows tracking of a second time zone via the internal 24 hour bezel and dedicated GMT hand. Finished with a black rubber strap for a modern sports aesthetic.
- TYPE: Automatic GMT watch with internal rotating bezel
- MOVEMENT: Sellita SW330-2, 25 Jewels, 28,800 Vph, 56 hour power reserve
- FUNCTION: Self winding mechanism with ball bearing, 3 O’Clock date position with quick date setting, second time zone by central hand
- CASE MATERIAL: Forged Carbon, Sapphire Crystal glass with antiglare
- CASE DIAMETER: 40 mm
- CASE THICKNESS: 11.7 mm
- CASEBACK MATERIAL: Steel
- WATER-RESISTANCE: 100m / 10 ATM
- LUG WIDTH: 20mm
- LUG TO LUG LENGTH: 46.5mm
- RRP: £1,800
For more information please visit Bamford London