“It is truly a revolution of design and technology,” says Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari.

At 3.3mm, Calibre BVL 318 is an industry first. As a jeweller, the Bulgari name is well known but this achievement cements its position as a leader in haute horlogerie.

The GMT function is accessible by a push-button at 9 o’clock, with a 24-hour home time sub-counter indicating day or night at 3 o’clock.

The dial is easy to read, though holding a wealth of information, while the shape of the 42mm (1.7in) case, neither round nor square, gives the watch a unique character.

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