Rotating Bezel as a Countdown Bezel in Watches

Last but not least, there are countdown bezels with a minute scale running backwards. Such a countdown to a predetermined zero point is mainly used in military operations. Like the original version, which was designed for military use at the end of the 1950s, the new edition of the Air Command Chronograph from Blancpain has a serrated rotating countdown bezel.

But there are also clocks, like the one shown here, for whose use the countdown bezel is designed.

Seoncly, the Seebataillon GMT from Mühle-Glashütte was specially developed for the German naval elite unit. With the help of its bidirectional rotating bezel, all actions can be precisely timed, because it has a countdown division. The remaining diving time can also be read off quickly. Finally, something everyday is of course also conceivable as a civilian purpose, such as cooking pasta - or waiting for the loved one who has announced their appearance in half an hour.


Seiko: Prospex LX SNR025

The Prospex LX from Seiko is equipped with a compass bezel to determine the direction of the compass. To do this, it is best to take the almost 45 millimeter titanium watch directly in your hand, because the dial has to be held flat. Then turn the clock until the hour hand points to the sun. Now move the compass bezel until the marking for south is in the middle between the twelve o'clock position and the hour hand. Now all directions can be read correctly. The practical thing about the watch is that water sports enthusiasts can also use this function, because the Prospex remains waterproof up to 200 meters. The version with this compass bezel, which is rarely found in the world of watches, is suitable for extraordinary outdoor activities. The Prospex LXSNR025 made of hard-coated titanium works with the Spring Drive GMT caliber 5R66 , which has 72 hours of autonomy and a modern time zone function.