Photo by Cloud.shepherd / Brian Miner (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons · Breitling Superocean, family stand-in for the current SuperOcean 42; same round-cased dive instrument design.

Superocean

Breitling’s contemporary dive line, distinct from the Superocean Heritage retro line. The 2019-onwards Superocean Automatic 42 carries an ISO 6425 dive rating with a flat sapphire crystal and a unidirectional rotating bezel, on the Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base).

Year introduced: 19571 reference

References in this family

Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 · A17375211B2S1
luxurymodernBreitling Cal. 17 -- ETA 2824-2 base, Breitling-finished, 28,800bph, 38h PR, 25j; COSC-certified; used in Superocean 42; reliable sport automatic42mm2019–presenteditorial
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Which ref to buy

The standard Superocean is Breitling's entry diver -- no vintage styling, no heritage pretensions, just a functional dive watch with solid specifications. It targets buyers who want the Breitling name on a no-frills tool watch without the price of the Avenger or the styling complexity of the Heritage.

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Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 · A17375211B2S1Consider
Superocean Automatic 42 -- a competent diver that is honest about what it is.
The case for it:
Clean execution, 300m water resistance, unidirectional bezel, readable dial. The Tudor-supplied Cal. B17 (MT5612 base) is excellent -- better than most dive movements at this price tier. If you want a reliable, no-drama diver with a quality movement and a recognizable name, this delivers.
Consider instead if:
The Tudor Pelagos and Seiko Prospex SLA series offer more compelling dive watch stories for the same or less money. The Superocean is a fine watch with a thin identity narrative.
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Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-07. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.

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