Outline GMT-1960 (Pepsi White) Limited Edition

OUTLINE | Kikuchi | - Watches with character, created by one of Japan's most influential watch experts, Yoshimasa Kikuchi

Behind OUTLINE is none other than Yoshimasa Kikuchi – publisher of Japan's leading watch magazines such as Power Watch, LowBEAT, and Time Gear. For decades, he has followed, tested, and written about the world of watches – until he decided to realize his own vision. With OUTLINE, he creates watches that embody the spirit of the 1940s to 1960s: a tribute to the golden age of mechanical watches, stylishly reinterpreted for today.

The name says it all – OUTLINE stands for clear lines, timeless style and what makes a watch: character, history and quality.

The new GMT-1960 – a tribute to the second generation of the 1960s

Following the success of the first GMT watch, the GMT-1950 , OUTLINE now presents the GMT-1960 – a further development that is stylistically based on the second generation of classic GMT watches from the 1960s.

In addition to the popular Pepsi design with a blue and red bezel, the model is now also available with a completely black aluminum bezel – in combination with a black dial. This variant is reminiscent of the design first introduced in the 1960s.

While the GMT-1950 embraced the aesthetics of the early 1950s, the GMT-1960 deliberately evokes the atmosphere of the second generation . The previously bakelite-like bezel has been replaced by a classic aluminum insert, the colors of which were carefully chosen to reflect the slightly faded look of that era.

The GMT-1960 is available in the following versions:

• Black dial with Pepsi bezel
• Ivory-colored dial with Pepsi bezel
• Black dial with all-black bezel (new)

Technical heart: Miyota Caliber 9075

Like its predecessor, the GMT-1960 uses the high-quality Miyota 9000 series caliber 9075 – an automatic GMT movement from Citizen. This movement offers a unique feature found in only a few GMT watches:
The hour hand can be adjusted independently , just like on the famous Rolex GMT-Master II .

This feature makes the GMT-1960 the ideal travel watch : When changing to a different time zone, the hour hand is simply adjusted, while the home time remains legible via the GMT hand. This is particularly practical when traveling or on business flights – a real feature for globetrotters.

What does "independently adjustable hour hand" mean?

For better understanding: GMT watches allow the simultaneous display of two time zones – usually home time and the local time at the destination. There are two different technical concepts for this:

1. Travel-GMT (independently adjustable hour hand)

In the Calibre 9075 – as used in the GMT-1960 – the hour hand can be adjusted separately without changing the minutes or the GMT hand. This allows for convenient adjustment of the local time while traveling. The home time remains readable via the GMT hand – just like in the current Rolex GMT-Master II.

Ideal for frequent travelers – hence also known as “Travel-GMT” .

2. Office GMT (independently adjustable GMT hand)

One example is the Seiko caliber NH34 . Here, the hour hand remains fixed on the home time, while the GMT hand is adjusted separately to track the time in another country – perfect for international communication in everyday office life.

Practical for everyday use – therefore also known as “Office-GMT” .

Technical specifications – OUTLINE GMT-1960

Materials:
– Case: 316L stainless steel with screw-down crown
– Bracelet: Stainless steel 304
– Glass: Curved acrylic glass (vintage style)

Dimensions:
– Case diameter: 37.0 mm, including bezel approx. 39 mm
– Case thickness: 10.95 mm (13.0 mm including domed glass)

Waterproof rating:
– 5 ATM

Clockwork:
– Automatic winding, Miyota 9075 caliber (Made in Japan)
– 24 bearing stones
– Frequency: 28,800 half-oscillations per hour
– Power reserve: approx. 42 hours when fully wound
– Accuracy: approx. -10 to +30 seconds per day
– Stop-seconds function

Features:
– GMT function with independently adjustable hour hand (Travel GMT)
– 24-hour display
– Bidirectional rotating bezel

Made in Japan

Shipment:
In stock and available for immediate delivery.