The Muhle-Glashutte Seebataillon GMT is powered by the ETA 2893-2 automatic movement which features the GMT display and has been modified to feature an M-G rotor as well as their woodpecker neck regulation system. Power reserve is around 42 hours and in my experience, the 2893 is an excellent workhorse movement and a fitting choice for a fairly serious watch like the Seebataillon GMT.

On wrist, the Seebataillon GMT looks like a 44mm watch but wears comfortably and is quite light thanks to its titanium case. With prominant lugs and a slightly curved case shape, the Seebataillon GMT promotes a very close-fitting profile and looks quite capable on its fitted rubber strap. The black rubber strap is nice, with fitted ends that mount via screwed lugs and a folding steel clasp with a dive extension. That said, I think the Seebataillon GMT would look amazing on a dark brown leather strap or a grey NATO (habits die hard, I know).

Easily one of my favorite divers from Baselworld this year, the Muhle-Glashutte Seebataillon GMT looks great, is very nicely finished and is powered by a reliable and easily serviceable movement. This German military-spec diver will have a US retail price of $3,599 USD, which will have it competing with some of the best watches Sinn has to offer, as well as a host of Swiss competition. I love the styling, the big but decidedly un-blingly wrist presence, and if it’s good enough for the German Navy, it’ll probably hold up on my wrist too. muehle-glashuette.de