Breitling has redesigned its sporty sea watch. The new collection retraces the pared-down aesthetic of the original SuperOcean Slow Motion from the ’60s and ’70s, while adding modern features and a bright palette of colour.
In the 1960s, the emerging sport of scuba diving came to the fore, inspired by the adventures of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. In diving, timing was everything – measured almost exclusively in minutes.
To create the original SuperOcean, Breitling eliminated any superfluous features that didn’t support the lifesaving needs of divers underwater. A high-contrast dial ring was introduced to the crucial minutes scale. Out went subtle indexes in favor of chunky luminescent batons for easy readability. And, in the boldest move of all, Breitling did away with the seconds hand, since divers … didn’t really need it. In its place came a revolutionary minutes-based chronograph, dubbed the “Slow Motion” because it took an hour to make a full rotation of the dial (above left).
The new Superocean goes back to the Slow Motion’s simplified tool-watch philosophy, it has been revised to meet the needs of modern customers, but with several design nods to the original – including the new second hand.
“There’s a certain sameness to the look of most dive watches, but the Slow Motion always stood out from the crowd. We’re so pleased to introduce our modern take on this classic, the all-new Superocean.”
Georges Kern, CEO, Brietling
Available in four sizes (46, 44, 42 and 36mm), the collection’s colourful dials are paired with three different case metals – steel, steel-gold and bronze. The special alloy used in the 44mm bronze version has an excellent resistance to corrosion but will still develop a subtle patina over time that makes the watch even more unique. The two strap options (a sporty rubber and a new three-row metal bracelet) have a folding clasp that allows for micro-adjustments of up to 15mm for easy wear over rashies and dive suits.
It is water resistant to 300m (1000ft), and features broad hands and indexes coated in Super-LumiNova® that allow for exceptional readability underwater. Its scratch-proof ceramic-inlayed bezel means it will never wear or fade. For safety, the bezel is uni-directional on most sizes and bi-directional with a patented lock on the 46mm. This watch is also shock-, sand- and saltwater-resistant.
Its automatic Breitling Caliber 17 comes with a two-year warranty and an approximate 38-hour power reserve. Last but not least, the Slow Motion’s distinctive square [chronograph] minute hand has made a comeback as the new Superocean’s minute hand.
Technical Specifications:
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 46
Reference: A17378211B1S1, A17378211B1A1, A17378E71C1S1 or A17378E71C1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 46 millimeters
Thickness: 13.22 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 52.29 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: bidirectional with ceramic inlay and security lock
DIAL/HANDS
Black or blue
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Black or blue rubber strap (24/20 mm) with folding clasp or stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £3,800.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 44
Reference: A17376211B1S1, A17376211B1A1, A17376211C1S1, A17376211C1A1, A17376211L2S1, A17376211L2A1, A17376A31L1S1 or A17376A31L1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 44 millimeters
Thickness: 12.62 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 50.54 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Black, blue, turquoise or green
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Black, blue or green rubber strap (22/18 mm) with folding clasp or stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £3,750.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 44
Reference: N17376201Q1S1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: bronze
Diameter: 44 millimeters
Thickness: 12.62 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 50.54 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, bronze
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Brown
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Chocolate-colored rubber strap (22/18 mm) with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £4,500.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 42
Reference: A17375211B1S1, A17375211B1A1, A17375E71C1S1, A17375E71C1A1, A17375E71G1S1 or A17375E71G1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 42 millimeters
Thickness: 12.56 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 47.76 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Black, blue or silver
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Black or blue rubber strap (22/18 mm) with folding clasp or stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £3,750.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 42
Reference: U17375211B1S1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel and 18 k red gold
Diameter: 42 millimeters
Thickness: 12.56 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 47.76 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets, 18 k red gold
Bezel: 18 k red gold, unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Black
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Black rubber strap (22/18 mm) with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £5,400.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 42
Reference: N17375201L1S1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: bronze
Diameter: 42 millimeters
Thickness: 12.56 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 47.76 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, bronze
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Green
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Green rubber strap (22/18 mm) with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £4,400.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 42 KELLY SLATER LIMITED EDITION
Reference: A173751A1O1S1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 42 millimeters
Thickness: 12.56 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 47.76 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Orange
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
Green rubber strap (22/18 mm) with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £3,900.00 (Incl. VAT)
SUPEROCEAN AUTOMATIC 36
Reference: A17377211A1S1, A17377211A1A1, A17377211C1S1, A17377211C1A1, A17377211O1S1 or A17377211O1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 36 millimeters
Thickness: 12.21 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 42.41 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed-in, steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional with ceramic inlay, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
White, turquoise, or orange
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
White, aquamarine or orange rubber strap (18/16 mm) with folding clasp or stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
PRICE
RRP from £3,650.00 (Incl. VAT)
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