(Dubai, 15 November 2023) Breitling Middle East has announced the launch of two Special Edition watches, exclusively for the UAE market, in partnership with longstanding retail partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. Breitling’s Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 will be presented in two new special designs, which proudly showcase Indian numerals on the dial.
The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 is Breitling’s tribute to travel, not only for its dual time zone display, but also because of its easygoing aesthetics and practical size. As an all-purpose sports watch, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 can cross over between Breitling’s air, land and sea universes, and appeal to anyone as a “watch for every pursuit”.
Managing Director, Breitling Middle East, India and Africa, Aed Adwan commented: “We chose to develop two watches from the all-purpose Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 in a special series exclusively for the dynamic and diverse UAE market. To celebrate the UAE’s world-class cities, we designed an Abu Dhabi Mean Time (ADMT) version in ice blue that pays tribute to the capital city Abu Dhabi and a Dubai Mean Time (DMT) version in bright blue that pays tribute to the city of Dubai.”
“We are delighted to announce the two special edition watches exclusively for the UAE created in partnership with Breitling. The two new timepieces feature a unique aesthetic and provide practical and purposeful functionality. We look forward to our continued partnership with Breitling and are certain the timepieces will appeal to audiences in the UAE,” Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, Chief Commercial Officer, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons.
The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 ADMT Special Edition is designed with an ice blue dial with a satin sunray finish, while the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 DMT Special Edition features a bright blue dial. Both special editions feature 18 k red gold plated large Indian numerals on the dial as well as 18 k red gold-plated hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova®, whose luminescence makes them easy to read wherever your adventures might take you. The Breitling Caliber 32 powers the GMT complication. Its 24-hour scale lets the user track a second time zone and know at a glance whether it’s day or night, while the “onion” crown (a classic Chronomat feature named for its fluted-dome shape) allows for easy adjustments. Presented on an all-steel case, these two COSC-certified chronometers have an impressive 200m water resistance and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.
The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 ADMT and DMT Special Editions will be showcased at Dubai Watch Week, one of the region’s biggest horological events organized by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons starting from November 16th, 2023.
Breitling
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it is still breaking new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 240 industrial-loft-inspired retail locations around the world. Breitling’s collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, all captured in the brand’s unmistakable modern-retro style. The exceptional quality of every watch movement is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, and the brand remains one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to produce its own manufacture calibers. Today, Breitling is on a mission to do better, by creating beautiful products and experiences with better materials, better manufacturing, better packaging, and end-to-end traceability. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest and most sustainable innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that is ahead of its time.
FACTS ABOUT THE WATCH:
CHRONOMAT AUTOMATIC GMT 40 ADMT SPECIAL EDITION
Reference: A323989A1C1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 32
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.1 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, date, second time zone
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 40 millimeters
Thickness: 11.77 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 47.4 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: solid, screwed
Crown: non screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: stainless-steel,unidirectional, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Ice blue with 18 k red gold plated hindi numerals and red ADMT inscription
18 k red gold-plated hour, minute and second hands with luminescent Super-LumiNova® and
red GMT hand with luminescent Super-LumiNova®
hands
STRAP
Stainless-steel rouleaux bracelet with butterfly clasp
FACTS ABOUT THE WATCH:
CHRONOMAT AUTOMATIC GMT 40 DMT SPECIAL EDITION
Reference: A323989A1C2A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 32
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.1 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, date, second time zone
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 40 millimeters
Thickness: 11.77 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 47.4 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: solid, screwed
Crown: non screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: stainless-steel,unidirectional, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Blue with 18 k red gold plated hindi numerals and red ADMT inscription
18 k red gold-plated hour, minute and second hands with luminescent Super-LumiNova® and
red GMT hand with luminescent Super-LumiNova®
STRAP
Stainless-steel rouleaux bracelet with butterfly clasp