{
  "id": 19764204,
  "title": "Heuer Airline GMT: The vintage pilot’s watch Father Christmas would wear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/heuer-airline-gmt-the-vintage-pilots-watch-father-christmas-would-wear",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/heuer-airline-gmt-father-christmas-watch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Christmas question of which watch Father Christmas would wear has been pondered by the reporter. Audemars Piguet and Rolex models were dismissed due to their flashy appearance, while divers' watches were ruled out because of Santa's aerial travels. The vintage Heuer Airline GMT 896.513 stood out as a fitting choice. It features a black PVD finish and a world time bracelet, with engraved names of major cities and their GMT offsets. This timepiece, now considered a neovintage quartz watch, would be a perfect match for Santa's need for a timeless and effortless design. Though the reporter no longer owns this watch, they believe that any Christmas present, whether classic or extravagant, will become a cherished piece of history with each wear.",
  "summary": "What watch would Father Christmas wear? It’s a question that’s plagued me in recent weeks. I can picture what his elves are rocking: little Audemars Piguet x Swatch watches (so if you had one of those on your list and it doesn’t materialise, take that as proof those sticky-fingered helpers have been keeping them for [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Heuer Airline GMT 896.513 chosen as Father Christmas' watch",
    "Black PVD finish and world time bracelet with city names",
    "Neovintage quartz watch, perfect for Santa's timeless design"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Choosing a neovintage quartz piece over flashy luxury brands prioritizes functional, understated design for a figure defined by constant aerial travel and a need for timeless utility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}