Miyota 9075: The True GMT Movement That Democratized World Time
It's 3 a.m. in Tokyo, but your wrist tells you it's noon in New York. You've just touched down after a red-eye from Zurich, and with a flick of the crown, the local hour hand snaps forward—date adjusting seamlessly—while your reference time ticks on uninterrupted. No fumbling with bezels, no "caller" compromises. This is the magic of the Miyota 9075, the Japanese automatic caliber that's quietly rewriting the rules for affordable travel watches.
What Is the Miyota 9075—and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
Launched in 2022 by Citizen's powerhouse movement arm, Miyota, the Caliber 9075 is a "traveler's GMT" (aka "true" or "flyer" GMT). Unlike cheaper "caller" GMTs—where you advance the hour hand 12 times to shift zones—this beauty lets you independently jump the main hour hand in one-hour increments. The GMT hand stays put for home time; minutes and seconds never stop.
Key specs at a glance:
| Specification | Miyota 9075 |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic GMT |
| Diameter | 26mm (11.5 lignes) |
| Height | 4.92mm |
| Jewels | 24 |
| Beat Rate | 28,800 vph (4 Hz) |
| Power Reserve | ~42 hours |
| Accuracy | -10/+30 sec/day |
| Features | Hacking, hand-winding, date at 3 (linked to local hour) |
At under 5mm thick, it's slimmer than most GMTs—just 1mm taller than Miyota's no-date 9015—slipping into 38-42mm cases without bulk.
How to Set the Miyota 9075: Step-by-Step
Q: How do you set the date on a Miyota 9075?
A: No quickset button—date advances with the local hour hand (pull crown to position 1). Perfect for travelers: cross midnight westward, it jumps forward; eastward, backward.
Miyota 9075 vs. the Competition: Head-to-Head
| Movement | GMT Type | Height | Beat | PR | Price (Bulk) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyota 9075 | True | 4.92mm | 28.8k | 42h | $150 | Value travelers |
| Seiko NH34 | Caller | 5.32mm | 21.6k | 41h | $75 | Budget divers |
| Sellita SW330 | Caller | ~4.2mm | 28.8k | 42h | $300+ | Swiss prestige |
The Miyota 9075 In Action: Spotlight on Our Land // Sea GMT
Our pick? The Land // Sea GMT.
Powered by the 9075, it bridges terrains: rugged solid combination of polished and brushed steel case, 200m WR, brushed bezel for sea dives; lume-filled indices for land nights. On-wrist: Silky sweep, precise jumps, 42hr power reserve shrugs off weekends.
Final Verdict: Own the Horizon
The Miyota 9075 didn't just add a GMT hand—it unlocked worlds. For pilots, nomads, and weekend warriors: It's the ETA-killer we needed.