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This model was presented in August [[2022]]. It features a 30° inclined balance wheel system, GMT function, 2nd time zone, rotating globe with universal time and day-and-night, | This model was presented in August [[2022]]. It features a 30° inclined balance wheel system, GMT function, 2nd time zone, rotating globe with universal time and day-and-night, | ||
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+ | It is the first GMT caliber with the characteristic inclined balance. The dominant positioning of the globe on the dial is striking. The convex case nestles comfortably on the wearer' | ||
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+ | Like the Earth itself, the globe display completes one full rotation in 24 hours. This display is framed by three rings which indicate two complementary times: hours and minutes local time, as well as universal time. | ||
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+ | The 24 time zones displaying universal time are set against a black background if the time indicated is at night, and on a white background during the day time. | ||
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+ | Local time is indicated on the two outer rings: one for the hours on a grey satin-finished ring, and minutes on a thin black outer ring. Each time indication has its own hand with a red triangular tip filled with luminescent material. These hands move on two further rings to display GMT. Finally, an off-centre display at 10 o’clock indicates a second time zone with a blue gold hand. | ||
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+ | On the case back a disc shows the 24 time zones indicating the UTC time of the 24 reference cities. | ||
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