39.5mm Vintage Black-Red GMT Automatic Watch – DG3804

A newly assembled 39.5mm automatic GMT watch with an individually aged matte-black dial, warm vintage-tone lume and a faded black-red aluminium 24-hour bezel. A red arrow-tipped GMT hand and magnified date display provide practical travel-watch functions, while the weathered 316L stainless-steel case and aged bracelet create the character of a well-worn vintage tool watch.

The clean no-logo dial uses circular hour markers, rectangular markers at 6 and 9, and a triangle at 12 o’clock. The conventional hour, minute and seconds hands display local time. A separate red GMT hand is read against the bezel’s 24-hour scale to follow a second time reference, and the date appears beneath a magnifier at 3 o’clock.

The black-red aluminium bezel insert has a faded, softened finish rather than the glossy appearance of a modern ceramic insert. Its dark section may appear black, charcoal or blue-grey under different lighting, but the original colour scheme is black and red. The unidirectional bezel can be rotated to adjust the position of the 24-hour reference scale.

Every dial, bezel, case and bracelet is aged individually. The distribution of the matte finish, warmth of the lume, fading across the bezel and weathered surface marks will therefore vary slightly between watches. These differences are intentional and form part of the design. The watch is newly assembled with an intentionally aged finish; it is not antique, pre-owned or refurbished.

The 316L stainless-steel case measures 39.5mm excluding the crown, 16mm thick and 47.5mm from lug to lug. Its standard 20mm lug width accepts many compatible replacement straps. A domed mineral glass crystal protects the dial and incorporates the date magnifier. The screw-down crown helps keep the case securely closed after winding or setting, and the supplied aged three-link stainless-steel bracelet continues the weathered exterior.

Inside is a Mingzhu DG3804 automatic mechanical GMT movement. It winds through wrist movement and can also be wound manually through the crown. The movement uses 21 jewels, runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour and provides hacking seconds for more precise time setting. Its displayed functions include hours, minutes, seconds, GMT and date. Approximate power reserve is 42 hours when fully wound. No battery is required.

Key specifications:

• Watch type: Vintage-style automatic GMT watch

• Condition: New with an intentionally aged finish

• Case diameter: 39.5mm excluding crown

• Case thickness: 16mm

• Lug-to-lug: 47.5mm

• Lug width: 20mm

• Case material: 316L stainless steel

• Dial: Individually aged matte black

• Dial branding: No logo

• Lume: Warm vintage tone

• GMT hand: Red arrow-tipped 24-hour hand

• Date: Magnified display at 3 o’clock

• Bezel: Unidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel

• Bezel insert: Faded black-red aluminium

• Crystal: Domed mineral glass with date magnifier

• Crown: Screw-down

• Bracelet: Aged three-link stainless steel

• Movement: Mingzhu DG3804 automatic mechanical

• Jewels: 21

• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour / 3 Hz

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT and date

• Hacking and hand-winding: Yes

• Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours

Each finished watch is checked on a timing machine in three positions before dispatch. Workshop acceptance targets are a measured rate within ±15 seconds per day, amplitude above 220 degrees and beat error below 0.6 milliseconds. These readings are acceptance checks rather than a guarantee of the exact daily rate on the wrist.

Every completed watch is individually water-resistance tested after final assembly to 20 ATM, equivalent to 200 metres of static pressure.

This rating should not be interpreted as a recommendation to dive to a depth of 200 metres. Our watches are not represented as ISO 6425-certified professional diving instruments and are not recommended for deep or professional diving.

Always keep the screw-down crown fully secured around water and never operate it while the watch is wet or submerged. Water resistance is not permanent, so periodic pressure testing is recommended, particularly after servicing or a strong impact.