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Introducing Breitling Unveils the New Chronomat GMT 40

The first 2025 release from the brand, exclusively for the Middle East

ByWaqt

06.01.2025

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Breitling kicks off the new year with an exclusive timepiece for the Middle East: the limited-edition Chronomat Automatic GMT 40. This striking watch features a captivating teal dial, inspired by the region’s deep and vibrant hues, and adorned with Eastern Arabic numerals. Limited to just 200 pieces, this region-exclusive design reflects Breitling’s dedication to celebrating the sophisticated style of the Middle East.

Aed Adwan, Managing Director of Breitling Middle East, India, and Africa, commented: “We’re proud to release another Middle East-exclusive timepiece, reflecting our deep appreciation for the region’s culture and heritage. With its unique color and Eastern Arabic numerals, this watch is designed to resonate with our customers in the Middle East.”

This new limited edition joins Breitling’s previous special editions for the region, including the black Chronomat GMT 40 and the two UAE-exclusive models.

The New Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 keeps the same design of the previous edition, as Breitling’s tribute to travel, it boasts a stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter and 11.77 mm in height, with cambered sapphire crystal and anti-glare coating on both sides. The unidirectional stainless-steel bezel, along with a fluted, dome-shaped onion crown, enhances ease of use and timeless appeal. The solid, screwed caseback ensures water resistance to 200 meters, combining durability with refined style.

The New Chronomat Automatic GMT 40’s dial, comes in blued green color (Teal color) has a sophisticated sunray finish, accentuated by 18k red gold-plated Eastern Arabic numerals and a date window at 6 o'clock. The 18k red gold-plated hour and minute hands are coated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced readability. A 24-hour scale along the dial perimeter enables easy tracking of a second time zone, using a red GMT hand with a Super-LumiNova arrow tip.

Inside, the Breitling Caliber 32, a self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional ball bearings, ensures consistent precision. With a 42-hour power reserve and frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), the COSC-certified chronometer underscores Breitling’s commitment to quality.

This special edition comes with Breitling’s iconic stainless steel Rouleaux bracelet and a deployment clasp and is limited to just 200 pieces.

For more information visit Breitling’s official website.

Technical specifications: Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Middle East

Reference: A323983B1C1A1
Case: stainless steel case, cambered sapphire glass with anti-glare coating on both sides, stainless-steel unidirectional and ratcheted bezel, onion crown, solid screwed caseback
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 11.77 mm
Lug to lug: 47.4 mm
Water resistance: 200 m
Dial: Teal color dial, satin sunray finish, 18k red gold-plated Eastern Arabic numerals, 18k red gold-plated hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova, 24-hour scale for the second time zone, red GMT hand with SLM on its arrow tip, date window at 6 o’clock
Movement: Breitling Caliber 32, ETA 2893-2 base, self-winding mechanical movement, bidirectional ball bearing, COSC certified
Functions: hour, minute, second, date, GMT
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel rouleaux bracelet, with a deployment clasp
Availability: limited edition to 200 piece
Price: Upon Request