Breitling has just redesigned its sporty sea watch. New series retrospective Strips away the beauty of the original SuperOcean slow-motion from the 1960s and 1970s, while Add modern features and a bright color palette. Plus, it’s no longer just a dive watch— Surf with it, swim with it, go to beach bars with it.
In the 1960s, the burgeoning sport of scuba diving was all the rage, inspired by adventure Ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. In diving, time is everything – almost measurable in minutes – and Breitling doesn’t just want to task, but give it a sense of style.
To create this early SuperOcean, Breitling designers eliminated all superfluous features This does not support the life-saving needs of underwater divers. A contrasting dial ring is Introduction to key minute scales. Gone are the subtle hour markers, replaced by a chunky glow A baton with good readability. And, in its most daring move, Breitling got rid of the second hand, because divers… don’t really need it. In its place is the revolutionary minute The chronograph is called “slow motion” because it takes an hour to complete a full rotation of the chronograph choose.
Today, Breitling unveils a new superocean reminiscent of simplified slow-motion Tool Table Philosophy. In the process, the collection was redesigned to meet the demands of modernity carrier (of course, the seconds hand is a must), the keen eye will find several design references original.
The collection was presented to media, retailers and influencers at the Wheels & Waves surf and motorcycle festival in Biarritz. The event comes surprisingly after a day of ocean-themed activities Interviews from European surf and screen celebrities. In attendance were surfers Andrew Cotton, Jérémy Florès and Natxo Gonzalez, with actors Guillaume Canet and Álvaro Morte from France from Spain.
Speaking from the festival, Breitling CEO Georges Kern said, “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.”
MADE FOR THE SEA
The coloured dials of the collection are available in four sizes (46, 44, 42 and 36 mm) and are combined with three Different case metals – steel, steel gold and bronze. Special alloys for 44 and 42mm Bronze version has excellent corrosion resistance but still produces a subtle sheen This makes the watch more unique over time. Two strap options (sport rubber strap and a new three-row metal bracelet) has a deploying clasp for fine-tuning Up to 15mm for easy wearing on rashes and wetsuits.
Besides looking good, the new Superocean is also a technological marvel. water proof 300 m (1000 ft), it has wide hands and indexes coated with Super-LumiNova®, making it Excellent readability underwater. Its scratch-resistant ceramic inlaid bezel means it does Never fray or fade. For safety reasons, the bezel is unidirectional on most sizes and bidirectional on most sizes 46mm patent lock. The watch is also shock, sand and salt resistant. This is The automatic Breitling Calibre 17 comes with a two-year warranty and approximately 38 hours energy reserve.
On top of that, the unique square minute hand in slow motion makes a comeback. also have High contrast minute scale. Fans will also remember the “dot”, the circular window at 6 o’clock Displays different colors depending on whether the minute chronograph is on Activate, suspend or deactivate. On the new Super Ocean, a circle near the tip of the second hand gives way Thumbs up for this popular feature.
SERIOUS PERFORMANCE, LAID-BACK VIBE
Breitling Surf Team consisting of Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore and Sally Fitzgibbons Like the faces behind the new Super Ocean series. Watch range includes Special Edition Superocean Automatic 42 Kelly Slater. Co-designed and co-designed with surf champions Limited to 1,000 pieces, this watch features a striking orange dial and army green rubber band. The color scheme is inspired by the watch worn by Slater’s father while surfing.
Of the collaboration, Slater says, “I’ve been co-creating watches with Breitling for the past few years but this one, in particular, is very personal. It’s inspired by my late father, who had a watch with an orange face that he used to wear surfing for as long as I can remember. The green and orange together is a color scheme I used to like for the airbrushes on my boards growing up. That combination has always stuck with me.”
In the new Superocean, there is something for everyone. Collectors will recognize the strong A slow-motion effect, water sports enthusiasts will appreciate its technical features From the beach to the boardroom, day and night versatility will appeal to the savvy style. That The new Superocean strikes a new wave while perfectly balancing nostalgia for its heritage.
ABOUT BREITLING
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it’s still breaking new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 150 industrial-loft-inspired retail locations around the world. Breitling’s collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, all captured in the brand’s unmistakable modern-retro style. The exceptional quality of every watch movement is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, and the brand remains one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to produce its own manufacture calibers. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that’s ahead of its time.
