Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling has launched a new SuperOcean that inherits the design of its vintage diver’s watch. In the 1960s and ’70s, when scuba diving grew in popularity under the influence of legendary ocean explorer and father of divers, Jacques Cousteau, replica Breitling released a direct representation of the collection’s SuperOcean Slow Motion series. Inspired.


The new Superocean collection is available in a total of 4 sizes 46, 44, 42 and 36mm, and shows a wide range of products depending on the dial color, ceramic bezel insert, and strap type. In addition to stainless steel, we also used a relatively wide variety of exterior materials, such as bronze (bronze) and 18K gold (some limited edition). All models, regardless of size, are equipped with an automatic (automatic) movement certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Institute (COSC), and with two gaskets and a screw-lock (screw-down) crown design, there is no problem in the actual diving environment. Guaranteed water resistance to 300m.
All models feature a unidirectional rotating bezel, and only the 46mm version features a bezel featuring a patented safety system dubbed security lock. Coordination with the color of the dial was also taken into account by the use of multi-colored ceramic inserts, such as black, blue and white.
And the chapter ring outside the dial is made considerably thicker than previous diver’s fake watches. Of course, this is a reproduction of the original superocean slow-motion design from the 1960s and 1970s. By inserting it in the form of a separate ring coated with a different color from the base dial and finished with a satin brushed finish (which naturally borders the glossy ceramic insert), it gives a strong impression like the inner bezel. The effect of looking relatively small compared to the case size is a bonus.
It is also noteworthy that the index of a square or tapered octagon is applied. This is also a reference to the design of a vintage diver’s watch, and it is clearly differentiated from the existing dot or thin and elongated baton index, so anyone can tell at a glance that it is a new Superocean line. In particular, the minute hand with a large square pointer filled with white Super-LumiNova on a slender hand is very unique. On the other hand, the second hand is differentiated by adopting a dot-shaped so-called lollipop design. In this way, the shape of the three hands is taken differently in order to be able to check the time more immediately and accurately in the actual diving environment.
In addition to the basic black and blue dial colors, various colors such as silver (white), brown, khaki green, turquoise and orange are adopted to enrich the collection. Many models have matching dial and rubber strap colors. In addition, regardless of size, all models have a simple three-hand configuration and remove the date window to highlight a cleaner and unique retro design.
Movement selection was also unified. 46, 44, 42 and 36 mm All four size variants are equipped with COSC-certified automatic caliber 17 (frequency of 4 Hz, power reserve of 38 hours). Caliber 17 is a modification of the ETA 2824 base, and although it is not Breitling’s in-house manufacture caliber, it has long-tested stable performance and ease of maintenance. A retro-style diver that supports water resistance to 300m does not reveal the movement by applying a solid screw caseback.
The domestic launch price of the new Superocean collection starts at 6.65 million won for a 46mm steel bracelet model, and regardless of size, steel model is in the early 6 million range, bronze model is in the early 7 million range, steel and gold two-tone 42mm The model is in the early 9 million won range, and the price varies depending on the material and strap type of the model.
For your reference, regarding the launch of the new Superocean collection, members of the Breitling Surfer Squad consisting of Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore and Sally Fitzgibbons will be active as models in the future. The expected. Among the new products, the 42mm orange dial with a khaki green rubber strap fastened (Ref. A173751A1O1S1) is a limited edition of 1,000 pieces to commemorate the partnership with Kelly Slater.