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GMT POLAR | Automatic Watch - 42mm
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GMT POLAR — 42mm Automatic, Polar Explorer Style
A 42mm automatic in 316L stainless steel drawing on the Polar Explorer watch tradition — bold DLC-coated hands with high-intensity luminous coating, AR-treated sapphire crystal, full steel bracelet, and 100m water resistance. Two dial options: White Polar and Black.
Key Specifications
What Makes It
DLC Hands with Super Luminous
Diamond-Like Carbon coated white hands carry a high-intensity luminous coating. In darkness, the dial glows clearly and consistently — essential for an explorer-style tool watch.
AR-Treated Sapphire Crystal
Anti-reflective treatment on the sapphire crystal reduces surface glare, improving dial legibility in direct sunlight without sacrificing the scratch resistance sapphire provides.
Solid 316L Bracelet
316L stainless steel folding-clasp bracelet with the Pagani logo. Substantial in the hand — this reads as a tool watch bracelet, not a fashion piece.
White and Black Dials
White Polar is the classic explorer colourway — high contrast, immediately legible, unmistakable. Black is the darker and more tactical alternative on the same case.
The Polar Explorer dial concept has a specific logic: a white dial with bold black indices creates maximum contrast in the conditions explorers and expedition members actually face — low light, cold, altitude, fatigue. The white dial reads faster than black in most conditions, which is why it has remained the go-to for extreme environment watches since the 1950s. The GMT POLAR brings that tradition to a 42mm automatic with DLC-coated luminous hands, AR-treated sapphire, solid 316L bracelet, and 100m water resistance — a genuine tool watch aesthetic at a price that removes the usual barriers to entry.
White Polar is the reference choice and the more historically connected dial. Black is for those who want the same explorer-spec watch in a darker, more nocturnal presentation. At 42mm it wears boldly without tipping into oversized territory. The weight and bracelet construction have a serious, substantial feel on the wrist.
Styled For
Outdoor and Adventure
10 ATM, super luminous, robust steel bracelet — built to go where the day takes you without requiring any special care.
Travel
The Polar Explorer tradition is rooted in travel to extreme destinations. The White Polar dial is the natural choice for those who take that heritage seriously.
Smart Casual
42mm on a polished-and-brushed steel bracelet wears confidently with casualwear. The bold legibility of the Polar dial reads as intentional at close range.
Collectors
The explorer tool watch tradition at this price point is rare. The White Polar in particular is the understated choice that rewards knowing the reference.
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GMT POLAR — 42mm Automatic Explorer, White or Black
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| Case Diameter | 42 mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire-coated mineral crystal |
| Movement | Automatic (self-winding) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, dual time zone (GMT) |
| Bezel | Rotating — white arctic colourway |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM / 100 m |
| Strap | Stainless steel Oyster bracelet |
| Warranty | 2 years — Wclocks |
Protected Watch Ownership
Every Wclocks watch includes warranty support for added confidence, covering key performance and manufacturing-related issues under normal use.
All Wclocks watches include a warranty of up to 2 years, depending on the specific model.
This warranty covers the watch movement and manufacturing defects under normal use.
If an issue occurs during the warranty period, we will provide replacement parts or a suitable solution when necessary.
If your item arrives damaged or defective, please contact us within 14 days of delivery with photos so our team can assist you promptly.
Warranty coverage applies to the movement and manufacturing defects under normal use. Damage caused by misuse, improper handling, external impact or normal wear may not be covered.
Safe Delivery for Your Watch
Every Wclocks watch is carefully prepared, packed and shipped with tracking, so your order can arrive safely and securely.
Orders are processed within 1–5 business days. Once your watch has shipped, you will receive a tracking number by email.
Delivery usually takes 7–14 business days, depending on your location, the carrier, customs processing and local delivery conditions.
All Wclocks watches are carefully packaged for safe delivery, helping protect the watch case, bracelet, crystal and presentation box during transit.
Return requests must be made within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused, undamaged and returned in their original packaging.
If your item arrives damaged, defective, incorrect, or with missing parts, please contact us with photos of the item and packaging so we can review the case and arrange the best solution.
All sales are generally final. However, if you experience an issue with your order, please contact us and we will review your request case by case. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, and a restocking fee of up to 20% may apply.