A time-zone change on the Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT ref. AB042011 leaves the minutes and the chronograph untouched, thanks to a differential system for which the house filed a patent. Turn the crown notch by notch, either way, and the local hour hand resets while the date adjusts itself. This 44 mm reference added a rotating 24-hour bezel for a third zone beside local and home time.
That system lives in the in-house Calibre B04, derived from the B01 that WatchTime reports spent five years in development before its 125th-anniversary launch. It keeps a column wheel and vertical clutch and is COSC-certified, an independently tested chronometer. Its Onyx Black dial is framed by the Chronomat's signature rider tabs on a bezel that turns both ways.
aBlogtoWatch noted that the bezel can track a third zone and judged the look refined yet useful, and Chrono24 Magazine still counts ref. AB0420 among Breitling's most sought-after GMT models. The generation gave way in 2020 to a 42 mm Chronomat.
Graded Excellent and complete with its original Breitling box and papers, purchased in 2014, this is a three-zone manufacture chronograph to wear on every journey and to keep as a full set of a discontinued reference.
Your Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT Black Dial Steel Automatic is delivered with the following inclusions:
Every timepiece is authenticated and quality-checked, backed by Luxepolis’ 2-Year Service Warranty and dedicated after-sales support, offering discerning collectors lasting peace of mind.
Backed by 12+ years of expertise, every Luxepolis watch is professionally inspected and, where appropriate, serviced, regulated and cleaned before dispatch. This Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT, reference AB042011/BB56/375A, is graded Excellent, the Luxepolis standard for a fully functional watch showing very light wear and, at most, minor hairline marks.
It is covered by the Luxepolis 2-Year Service Warranty and comes with its original Breitling box and warranty papers. It is also supplied with the Luxepolis Certificate of Authenticity, Buyback Assurance Certificate and Luxepolis travel leather case.
Every timepiece offered by Luxepolis, this Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT included, undergoes a rigorous ownership and provenance review before it is presented for sale. We verify the seller's identity and examine the available supporting documentation and ownership information. Wherever reasonably possible, we seek to establish lawful and traceable ownership.
Seller transactions are conducted through registered banking channels. They are supported by executed agreements, PAN verification, government-issued identification and ownership declarations. Reference AB042011/BB56/375A and the serial details are reviewed where available, alongside the authentication of the watch.
As an additional safeguard, Luxepolis screens watches against recognised independent stolen-watch registers and recovery databases. Where available and appropriate, checks may also be conducted through manufacturer-operated stolen-watch or ownership-verification programmes. Since no single global register records every luxury watch, database screening forms one important part of Luxepolis' broader ownership-verification process.
Founded in 2014, Luxepolis is India's first, oldest and pioneering authenticated pre-owned luxury marketplace. Over the past 12+ years, Luxepolis has authenticated and facilitated the sale of thousands of luxury timepieces, serving collectors across India with uncompromising standards of authentication, provenance and buyer protection.
Trust is the ultimate luxury. Every timepiece is offered with the authentication, ownership review and provenance due diligence that give discerning collectors confidence, transparency and peace of mind.

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Luxepolis authentication for Breitling watches includes:
| Model | Ref. No. | Starting Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Navitimer B02 Cosmonaute | LB0240211C1P1 | ₹ 38,22,000 (approx.) |
| Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 42 | AB3111241B1A1 | ₹ 5,97,800 (approx.) |
| Chronomat B01 42 | PB0134101C1S2 | ₹ 10,19,200 (approx.) |
| Top Time B31 | AB01767A1C1X1 | ₹ 5,19,400 (approx.) |
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Every Breitling watch is inspected for reference number, movement type, case material, dial printing, and functionality to ensure authenticity.
Pre‑owned pieces may no longer carry manufacturer warranty. Luxepolis offers condition grading and can assist with authorized servicing recommendations.
Yes—Luxepolis can guide you toward certified watchmaking partners for maintenance, preservation, or restoration while maintaining original integrity.
Depending on listing: original box, papers, instruction manual, warranty card, and tags. Each product page clearly details included contents.
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