SYE Cannonball GMT - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

The SYE Cannonball GMT is a new model from the French brand SYE (Start Your Engine), designed for travel and watch enthusiasts. This timepiece stands out for its GMT functionality, allowing the simultaneous display of two time zones, a feature popular with globetrotters and professionals working with international partners.

Design and Aesthetics

The SYE Cannonball GMT features a 316L stainless steel case, known for its robustness and corrosion resistance. With a diameter of 40.5mm and a thickness of 12.8mm, it offers a balanced presence on the wrist, suitable for a variety of wrist sizes. The dial with sunburst finishes, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, ensures optimal readability in various lighting conditions. The applied indexes and hands are coated with luminescent material, ensuring easy reading of the time even in the dark.

The dial design incorporates a 24-hour display for the true GMT function in the form of an orange hand, making it easy to distinguish the daytime and nighttime hours of the second time zone. A date window positioned at 3 o'clock adds additional functionality without compromising the sleek aesthetic of the watch.

Movement and Features

At the heart of the SYE Cannonball GMT beats a reliable Miyota reference 9075 automatic movement, ensuring constant accuracy of -10/+10 seconds. The GMT function is controlled by an additional hand which travels across the dial in 24 hours, indicating the time in a second time zone. The hour hand can be adjusted quickly and incrementally by one hour without impacting the other hands. The date is synchronized with local times.

This feature is especially useful for frequent travelers or those who regularly communicate with people in other parts of the world.

The watch offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours, allowing you to take it off for a day without worrying about it stopping. It is waterproof to 50 meters (5 ATM), protecting it against splashes and occasional submersion, although it is not designed for diving.

Bracelet and Confort

The SYE Cannonball GMT is of course equipped with the bracelet system Fastback™, an innovation patented by SYE. This mechanism allows for a quick and secure change of bracelets, offering easy choice and customization according to customer preferences. The straps are made from French calfskin by renowned manufacturer Jean Rousseau, ensuring exceptional softness and durability. The stainless steel deployment clasp adds a touch of sophistication while ensuring a comfortable and secure fit.

How much does a SYE Cannonball GMT cost?

The SYE Cannonball GMT is available in 2 colors at a price of 990 € whether it is the SYE Cannonball GMT Columbus with the steel blue dial or the SYE Cannonball GMT Tulsa with the smoky gray dial. Each model comes with a leather strap to choose from 13 different finishes or colors. This model is available for pre-order at a price of 890 € until January 20, 2024 for anticipated delivery in April 2024.

Conclusion

The SYE Cannonball GMT embodies elegance and functionality, offering a sophisticated solution for those navigating between different time zones. Its world inspired by motor sports and its technical characteristics make it new to the SYE collection, reflecting the brand's desire to differentiate itself in the very competitive market for watches priced under €1,000.

SYE is part of ranking of the most popular French watch brands.

(Updated December 2024)