Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 Watch

Performance and style for all your aquatic activities. In the 1960s, the new sport of scuba diving was all the rage. For the divers, timing was essential. Breitling therefore set out to offer them the cleanest and most precise diving watch possible by eliminating all the functions that did not meet their vital needs underwater. This reduced watch was called the Slow Motion. All that remained were the clear lines, the thick indexes with luminescent coating, the square hands and the contrasting dial ring to optimize readability. Practical, certainly. But what everyone loved most was the style. The new Superocean traces the famous aesthetic codes of Slow Motion by adding modern functions, such as a ceramic inlaid bezel and brightly colored dials. Wide hands and indexes with Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating facilitate readability underwater. The watch is water resistant up to 300 m (1000 ft) and is also shock, sand and salt water resistant. The bronze version is equipped with a special alloy with high corrosion resistance. However, a slight patina will appear over time and will make the watch even more unique. Both strap options (rubber and metal) have a folding clasp that allows micro-adjustments to within 15mm for easier wear with thermal tops and wetsuits. Its scratch-resistant ceramic inlaid bezel is resistant to wear and discoloration. For security reasons, the bezel is unidirectional on most sizes, but bidirectional and equipped with a patented lock on the 46mm model. Best of all, it’s no longer just a dive watch: with it you can surf, swim, go to the beach bar and then wear it to dinner. The Superocean is the perfect balance between the nostalgia of its heritage and the freshness of its new look.