With unisex sizing, luxurious details, and precise Swiss craftsmanship, the Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 and Super Chronomat Automatic 38 are making the brand’s sky-high heritage more stylish and versatile than ever. “With this release, we’re rewriting the definitions of the Chronomat and Super Chronomat and giving these pieces a character all of their own,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “But, then again, this is a collection already known for pushing boundaries.”
The origins of the Chronomat speak to its status as one of the world’s most daring pilot’s watches. Created for Italy’s national aerobatics team, the Frecce Tricolori, in the early 1980s, the Chronomat is distinguished by signature features such as four raised “rider tabs” at 15-minute intervals on the bezel (all the better to protect the crystal when you’re pulling G’s) and a steel “rouleaux” bracelet designed for comfort and durability. With the strength and utility of a cockpit instrument and the refinement of a modern sports watch, the Chronomat has become one of the most popular pieces in the Breitling lineup since its 2020 relaunch.
The new Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 swaps the Chronomat’s chronograph counters for a “GMT” movement that makes it easy to track multiple time zones at a glance. With a classic steel case and bracelet, a selection of dials in black, blue, green, anthracite, and white, and a bold pop of colour on its red GMT hand, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 is made to complement a wide range of looks and occasions. Inside the watch, a Chronometer-certified Breitling Caliber 32 automatic movement promises to provide reliability and accuracy wherever your journey takes you.
The new Super Chronomat Automatic 38 offers a more elevated take on the Chronomat’s classic style, with ceramic rider tabs in place of stainless steel, a slightly scaled-down case, and a selection of colour-matched straps in rubber, alligator leather, and two-tone gold and steel. Most eye-catching, however, is the addition of a bezel set with a ring of glittering diamonds that were lab-grown according to the SCS-007 Sustainability Rated Diamonds standard. “It’s important to me as an advocate for sustainability that this watch is socially conscious,” says Olympic gold medal snowboarder Chloe Kim, a member of Breitling’s All-Star Squad of athletes. “Lab-grown diamonds allow for a level of traceability, responsible sourcing, and support for communities that wasn’t always present in the luxury industry before.”
The new Super Chronomat Automatic 38 is available with a distinctive choice of dials in silver, mint green, and ice blue. In addition to a stainless steel model, the Super Chronomat Automatic 38 ups the ante further with versions in two-tone steel and 18K red gold, and full 18K red gold. Better still, Breitling sources its gold from Swiss Better Gold Association – accredited mines, making these top-shelf Chronomat models as sustainable as they are stylish. Whichever model strikes your fancy, the Chronomat’s blend of classic aviation style, luxurious details, and Swiss watchmaking cred makes it an elegant choice at any altitude.
