# "Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 A32398101M1A1" Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 A32398101M1A1 is classified as a **Travel** watch with **Sport/Active** traits, reflecting Breitling’s intent as a versatile, travel-ready timepiece. Launched in 2022, this 40mm Swiss-made watch features an **automatic Calibre 32** with a **42-hour power reserve**, housed in a stainless steel case with an anthracite dial and rouleaux bracelet. Its GMT complication and 200m water resistance appeal to globetrotters and enthusiasts seeking style and functionality.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.3/10.0

- **History & Innovation Metric (8.8/10.0)**
The Chronomat’s legacy since 1941, evolving from a slide-rule tool to a modern GMT, earns a strong score. The Calibre 32 enhances practicality, though it’s based on an ETA movement.

- **Brand Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Breitling ranks in the Luxury tier (8-9), scoring 8.5 for its aviation heritage and bold designs, slightly below Rolex in universal prestige.

- **Dials & Design Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Craftsmanship & Originality sub-metric scores 8.5 for the anthracite sunburst dial, tone-on-tone 24-hour scale, and iconic rouleaux bracelet, balancing sporty and elegant aesthetics.

- **Functions Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Features include 200m water resistance, Super-LumiNova, a red GMT hand for dual time zones, date at 6 o’clock, and a butterfly clasp, offering robust travel utility.

- **Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Breadth of Use Cases sub-metric covers Travel, Sport/Active, and Casual, scoring 8.5 for wearability across adventures and daily life with the steel bracelet.

- **Movement Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Movement Technical Complexity sub-metric scores 7-8 for the COSC-certified Calibre 32’s GMT function, with Finishing Quality sub-metric at 7-8 for standard decoration, as it’s ETA-based.

- **Material Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Material Depth sub-metric scores 8 with stainless steel and sapphire crystal, high-quality but typical for the price range.

- **Rarity Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Production-Based Rarity sub-metric scores 7 (standard production), with Price-Based Rarity sub-metric at 6.5 for its $5,600 price, averaging 8.0 with brand demand.

- **Complications Metric (7.5/10.0)**
Complications Depth sub-metric scores 7-8 for GMT and date, functional but not highly complex for a travel watch.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.breitling.com/content/dam/breitling/products/watches/A32398101M1A1/A32398101M1A1-frontal.png; [backPicture] - https://www.breitling.com/content/dam/breitling/products/watches/A32398101M1A1/A32398101M1A1-back.png; [lumePicture] - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/breitling-chronomat-automatic-gmt-40-introducing; [Nickname] - Breitling Chronomat GMT 40 Anthracite; [Brand] - Breitling; [Model] - A32398101M1A1; [Country] - Switzerland; [Product Link] - https://www.breitling.com/us-en/watches/chronomat/automatic-gmt-40/A32398101M1A1; [reviewLink] - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/breitling-chronomat-automatic-gmt-40-introducing; [Movement Type] - Automatic; [Movement Name] - Calibre 32; [# Secondary] - 5600; [watchDescription] - A 40mm stainless steel watch with an anthracite dial, red GMT hand, and rouleaux bracelet, powered by the Calibre 32 with 200m water resistance and dual-time functionality.; [caseWidth] - 40.0; [lugToLugLength] - 47.4; [thickness] - 11.8; [lug] - 20; [waterResist] - 200; [powerReserve] - 42; [beatFrequency] - 28800; [lume] - Super-LumiNova on hands, indexes, and bezel pip; [jewels] - 21; [caseMaterial] - Stainless Steel; [watchGlass] - Sapphire; [Bezel] - Unidirectional, 60-minute scale; [caseback] - Solid; [Crown] - Onion-shaped, non-screw-down; [Strap] - Stainless steel rouleaux bracelet; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Anthracite sunburst; [Seconds] - 1; [Date] - 1; [Calendar] - 0; [Chiming] - 0; [Chronograph] - 0; [Compass] - 0; [dateCompilation] - 1; [DigitalDisplay] - 0; [Dress] - 0; [Field] - 0; [GMT] - 1; [Mechanical Alarm] - 0; [Moonphase] - 0; [Tourbillon] - 0; [worldTimer] - 0; [powerReserveIndicator] - 0; [Diver] - 0; [Pilot] - 0; [racing] - 0; [Skeleton] - 0; [Vintage] - 0; [StyleFormal] - 0; [StyleCasual] - 1; [StyleSports] - 1; [StyleTravel] - 1; [StyleAdventure] - 1; [StyleCollector] - 0; [StyleTool] - 1; [StyleStatement] - 0; [StyleVintage] - 0; [StyleSmart] - 0; [StyleCustom] - 0;

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**Sources**: Information on the Breitling Chronomat GMT 40’s specifications and features was informed by reviews and details from Hodinkee and Breitling’s official website.[](https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/breitlings-chronomat-gmt-may-be-the-sleeper-hit-of-the-year-live-pics)[](https://www.breitling.com/gb-en/watches/chronomat/chronomat-automatic-gmt-40/A32398101M1A1/)