Breitling Unveils New Super Ocean Automatic Watch

As a brand, Breitling is arguably best known for its chronographs. However, the renowned Swiss manufacturer also has a long history in producing dive watches, dating back to 1957. The latest addition to the Superocean, Breitling’s collection dedicated to divers, draws from the highly sought-after Breitling Superocean slow-motion diving chronographs produced in the 1960s and 1970s in a variety of sizes, colours and materials aesthetic inspiration. Although the original model was specifically designed for scuba diving,

The new Breitling SuperOcean Automatic collection is available in 36mm, 42mm, 44mm and 46mm case sizes, while material options include stainless steel, two-tone (steel and 18k red gold) and available in 42mm and Breitling representations The 44mm model is highly resistant to corrosion while still being able to develop a unique and subtle sheen. As they are part of the larger Superocean collection, all new models feature rotating chronograph bezels with scratch- and fade-resistant ceramic inserts. The 36mm, 42mm and 44mm models feature a standard unidirectional rotating bezel, while the 46mm version features a bidirectional bezel including a patented locking mechanism. On all new Breitling Superocean automatics,

Available in a number of different colours depending on the watch’s case size, the dial of the new Breitling Superocean Automatic is where the retro slow-motion influence immediately manifests. Like the original model, the dial is surrounded by a high-contrast ring that contains the minute track, while the face of the dial is adorned with chunky square and rectangular hour markers. The original Slow Motion’s distinctive square minute hand also returns, with the seconds hand receiving a coloured circular tip as a subtle nod to the “dot” – a circular window that appears on the original Breitling Slow Motion dial depending on whether the chronograph is running, paused or Stop showing models in different colors. Also, as you would expect from a proper dive watch,

The biggest difference between the vintage fake Breitling slow-motion models and the new Superocean automatic is their function. The original version was a chronograph modified to feature a centrally mounted chronograph hand that measured minutes rather than seconds (hence its “slow-motion” moniker), while the latest addition to the Superocean series is a traditional three-piece. Needle Watches. Regardless of case size or metal choice, all new Breitling Superocean Automatic models are powered by the Calibre 17, a version of the brand’s reliable and ubiquitous ETA 2824-2. Like most movements featuring this famous ETA design, the Breitling Calibre 17 runs at 28,800vph and offers users a fairly standard 38-hour power reserve. With this in mind, while the Breitling Cal. 17 is used to drive the many different models in the brand’s current production range, the version fitted to the new Superocean Automatic watch is the dateless variant, as all new models offer a symmetrical time-only display.

In terms of dial colors and strap options, the new Breitling SuperOcean Automatic is available in a variety of different colors, with a choice of rubber straps or three-link metal bracelets. Both the strap and bracelet options feature a folding clasp with 15mm of fine adjustment, allowing it to slip over the sleeves of hazmat suits and wetsuits. With this in mind, not all options are available for every different case size and material option. For example, dial colors include black, blue, green, turquoise, brown, silver, white and orange. However, you’ll only find an orange dial on the smallest 36mm model, and on the limited edition of the 42mm Superocean Automatic, made in collaboration with professional surfer Kelly Slater, it features A green rubber strap pays homage to the watch that my late father used to wear when he was growing up and learning to surf. Likewise, the bronze model is only available with a rubber strap, while the two-tone model is only produced in 42mm, with the option of a black dial and bezel.

While much of Breitling’s heritage is associated with pilots’ watches and the world of aviation, its Superocean diver’s men luxury watch collection has been around since 1957 and offers a variety of unique designs that Breitling has increasingly sought inspiration in recent years. The new Breitling Superocean Automatic takes the unique aesthetic of the original slow-motion diving chronograph and reimagines it in a practical and versatile form, with enough colors, materials and case sizes to suit everyone’s personal taste and preferences.