Breitling Middle East has announced the launch of a Middle East edition timepiece exclusive to the region. Breitling’s Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 will be presented in a new special design that reflects the brand’s 140-year anniversary theme, and proudly features Indian numerals on the dial. The new Middle East Chronomat GMT 40 is a limited-edition timepiece with only 200 pieces available across the region.
Breitling has recently launched its 140th anniversary limited edition collection comprising of three iconic timepieces – the Premier, Navitimer, and Chronomat all in black and red-gold and featuring the first B19 perpetual calendar chronograph movement. This special Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 similarly reflects the color palette of these anniversary editions in its striking black dial, complemented by 18k red gold-plated hour and minute hands and Indian numerals, and comes in Breitling’s iconic “rouleaux” bracelet in stainless steel.
Managing Director, Breitling Middle East, India and Africa, Aed Adwan commented: “As Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary this year, we are proud to introduce a special edition of the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40, designed exclusively for the vibrant and diverse Middle East market. Inspired by Breitling’s limited-edition anniversary timepieces, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 offers a similar look and feel while adding a Middle Eastern touch with Indian numerals.”
The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 is Breitling’s tribute to travel, not only for its dual time zone complication, but also because of its aesthetics and practical size. As an all-purpose sports watch, it seamlessly transitions across Breitling’s air, land, and sea universes, making it a true “watch for every pursuit.”
Powered by the Breitling Caliber 32, the GMT complication features a 24-hour scale, allowing the user to easily track a second time zone and instantly distinguish between day and night. A classic Chronomat feature, the “onion” crown—named for its fluted-dome shape—enables smooth adjustments. Set in an all-steel case, this COSC-certified chronometer boasts an impressive 200m water resistance and offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.
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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 280 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 LIMITED EDITION
Reference: A323982B1B1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber 32
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.1 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 42 hours
Number of components: 320
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, 2nd time zone display / 24 h GMT, date window
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 10 bars
Glass: camberedsapphire, glare proofed on both sides
Caseback: solid, screwed
Crown: non screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: stainless-steel, unidirectional, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Black with 18K red gold plated hindi numerals and red GMT 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