Breitling Was SO CLOSE ! - New Superocean Watches

Here I share the new Breitling Superocean watch collection.
Me: / therealjohnp
Watches - delraywatch.com/ Straps - sinclairstraps...
Yes, Breitling Watches just announced their latest version of the Superocean dive watch. Is this watch good spec wise? We will cover the specs of the watch in this video, though the answer is yes, essentially. Though, in this video, I share with you my thoughts as a watch dealer on why Breitling narrowly missed the mark on this luxury watch. It will still likely sell though as it comes in Tiffany blue as well as green.
I'll also mention that the watch looks to be a good value from the brand. The power reserve is less than the Omega Seamaster 300m and the Rolex Submariner, though this Breitling watch is priced less.
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[@nathanlauren2530]

Breitling has been crushing it lately. This is a watch for someone that doesn’t want to look like everyone else. They are stunning in person and I picked up two of them last week. This video seems like you are whining without you even seeing the watch in person 😂

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

It’s an overpriced shitter

[@nathanlauren2530]

@@whereRbearsTeeth Go buy a Rolex. 🐏

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

We aren’t talking about aesthetics. Unlike most, I actually think it’s a pretty cool looking design. However, the fact of the matter is breitling is trying to get away with throwing an off the shelf sellita movement in this watch and charging nearly $5k. It’s absurd. The price is only slightly less than a brand new omega Seamaster, which literally walks all over this breitling in every conceivable way.

[@ashleychambers7602]

I absolutely agree 100% with you, I went to my local AD and these watches looked stunning on my wrist. I went with the 46mm in black and bought both straps because I couldn’t decide on the bracelet or the rubber because both looked stunning 😂

[@solidarnosc9663]

@@whereRbearsTeethYeah sure.. lol. Great tool watch that is underrated which is pleasant to see in today’s market. Breitling has been putting out amazing designs in the last 10 years.

[@jimbonner4926]

I just picked up the 44mm blue dial, black bezel in stainless steel yesterday, and surprisingly I LOVE it. I didn't think that I would, but once I saw it in person, I had a totally different reaction to it. To me, it seems to wear smaller, the 44mm was perfect. The 38 hour power reserve was a non-issue for me. Whether it's in my watch rotation or wearing it every day, it really doesn't matter to me if it's a 38, 50, or 70. If I am rotating it out, I will more than likely need to wind it anyway. And if wearing daily, 38 is more than enough for me. I agree with Johnp that the white dial, blue bezel is nice, but too much like my Omega white dial 300M, which I also love. I also really like the micro adjustments you can do with the clasp, tons of room for movement. I seem to have some trouble finding the perfect fit with some of my other watches, this helps a ton. Wore it to the office today and had a few people comment on it. It does have kind of a "preppy" feel to it, but I can wear to the pool as easily as I can wear it to work functions and to me, it looks great. I think that's what Breitling was going for, not, as Johnp put it, a surfers watch, but a watch you can, in addition to diving, wear it doing anything in the water (casual), and can then wear it to the office or out at night and it doesn't look out of place. The second hand tip is red, so I guess it's also patriotic :) Overall, happy with my purchase.

[@jamieb8046]

I picked up a 42 mm black dial, black bezel with the off-white minute chapter , black dial and the red tip of the second hand. I absolutely love this watch and I think it is unique in that it provides nice contrasts in colors and distinguishes it from the other standard looking black dialed dive watches. I don't think it looks busy - to me a busy watch in the breitling line would be the Navitimer.

[@nealweeks6632]

What size wrist do you have? I just ordered a 42mm and my wrist is just over 7"'s.

[@jhardy33]

I currently have a superOcean 42, A1736402, and for the first time, I’m considering swapping it for the new 42. I didn’t read every comment, but it looks like a current theme is, anyone whose actually had it on wrist, really loves the watch. Great review!

[@nkonig1]

The previous version was my favourite in the Breitling catalogue. Not a big fan of Breitling in general but I loved the prior generation as it wasn’t very “Breitling”. Minimal polish and bling plus the 42 was a great size, wore more like a 40mm. Shame as the prior generation only came out in 2019.

[@rockthewatch]

WOW! WTH were they thinking? 🤦🏻

[@jasonb2832]

I have had the blue 42 on the wrist for the last few days and I have to say it’s fabulous. It’s a great size, very comfortable (I have it on the blue rubber strap), and I have had nothing but compliments. The way it reflects the light is brilliant.

[@JohnPWatches]

The new one?

[@jasonb2832]

@@JohnPWatches yes. I picked it up on Friday.

[@rickyromano6659]

That is also my favorite colorway for these new releases. I respect that Breitling does their own thing, and you for buying what you like, and not just listening to the crowd. I think after some time and people getting use to these watches unique design they will do well for Breitling. I really like the slimmer case, and bit of polished steel. I think this is much more refined and versatile than the previous model. Congrats on the amazing new time piece brother!

[@denniskai2331]

The redundant inner and outer markings just drive me nuts . I can't get past it. Thumbs down on the new design. Keep up the good work John

[@Bemjji]

I can’t get past the minute hand. I also give it a thumbs down.

[@rickjason215]

I hate their watches. A 40 hour power reserve is horrible. I don't surf.

[@johnvsbear4247]

I love that. Finally an interesting design beyond the outplayed lume-pips on dial and numbers on the bezel. It’s a sporty watch, it’s chic, borderline tuxedo-dial-like (for the white and black version). Especially the white-blue version really bores the hell out of me. Can’t relate to this opinion AT ALL.

[@JizzyNinja]

Agreed… they should’ve just made a new slow Chrono that would’ve been very cool

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

You don't like redundancy but you watch discount Teddy Baldassare. Talk about the duality of man. Jeesh!!

[@eljayr4669]

You never mentioned the minute hand, how could you not? To me it looks like an oversized, out of proportioned, second hand. Definitely a deal breaker. I love the adjustable clasp and it’s thickness but I do not know what Breitling were thinking about with that hand.

[@markhurley3242]

That BIG square minute hand, disproportional inner bezel track, and 38 hr. power reserve ETA movement on a $4800 watch, is a non starter for me. You can get much better looking watches wiith better movements and longer power reserves for much less ($1000 or more), ie. Tudor, Neverest, Oris, etc.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

It’s a sellita, not ETA

[@malcolmwordsworth4638]

Can’t get my head round the dimensions. Why make it available in 36, 44 and 46mm? That’s like making some shoes but missing out sizes 7, 8 and 9!

[@romanopeterj]

I agree with the comments the pricing is off. I feel like the Tudor BB, and brands without the heritage like Norquain and Bremont offer more value. I also agree it looks like a Zodiac Sea Wolf. I agree with John I do like the Cream/ Blue combo and under $4K I would consider.

[@chefgav1]

Price is overpriced without an in-house movement. 2nd hand market reflects this

[@benbryson6598]

1) Looks a lot like a Zodiac Sea Wolf, yes they had the obscure slow motion, but it's like a sea wolf. 2) 4 sizes and still not the one I want, 40 3) 5 grand for an eta movement? Whew

[@michaelriera6277]

This is going to be a hard sell even to a Breitling fan like myself. Regarding size, for some reason Breitling wear smaller so a 42 wears like a 40-41. You’ll notice it when you try them on.

[@benbryson6598]

@@michaelriera6277 I've had on almost every breitling, don't know why you assumed I haven't. Was going to buy the zorro recently but I felt the lug to lug was too long for a retro design. I would take a 42 if I Ioved it, yes, but would prefer a 40.

[@michaelriera6277]

Never questioned your own valid experience with Breitling. I was just sharing my thoughts based on my ownership of a Colt 41 and recently tried on Breitlings at the AD.

[@loganoftherockies9453]

Agreed completely on the design. As for competing with the SMP300 though (and I say that with one on-wrist), they'd just have to not only absolutely nail the design refinements as you said, but also step up the movement significantly and put on an open case back---especially to hold its own even within their own brand with the venerable B01 on the chronograph side. The SMP300 just has such absolute dominance on specs...METAS in-house caliber, sapphire case back, ZrO2 laser engraved dial, helium valve, dive extension, etc., etc. I feel like Breitling would do better to have stayed closer to the Black Bay price-range and not approach Omega range without packing the specs to match. But if they're going to, then let's see a Super Ocean that is really on par with the Navitimer pound for pound...as it stands now, Breitling feels a little lop-sided to me on the chronograph side.

[@DWilliam1]

The SOH2 has specs that rival the Omega 300M. FWIW, I own both and the SOH 2 gets significantly more wrist time.

[@mull4584]

"no longer strictly a dive watch" - Neither is any dive watch anymore.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Incorrect. Doxa 300T

[@anthonyvierra1975]

I’ve been hands on with this watch for a few days as the Watchmaker at an AD that carries Breitling, this is a surprising watch. It wears smaller than the diameter would suggest due to the case profile and turn down of the lugs. The watch is much better in person, I had my doubts when I first saw the pre-release photos. As someone who wears almost exclusively 40 mm Rolex, I ordered the 44 mm in green for myself. There is also some inside baseball on why it ended up with an ETA. Overall we had a good response in the two days it was available and we sold everything we had.

[@loganoftherockies9453]

I'd be extremely curious to hear the "inside baseball" of why it ended up with an ETA if you're able to say more?

[@diavalus]

I know most people are turned off by the ETA movement, but I think that’s a good move for a daily wearer. It will be cheap & easy to service.

[@michaelriera6277]

How do you know it is an ETA?

[@koolpep]

@@michaelriera6277 it isn’t. It’s a Sellita SW200-1 which is based on the ETA 2824-2.

[@ams914]

@@koolpep If true, the Sellita is not based on the ETA, it's a clone, so I believe objectively identical in its construction but not 100% on that.

[@robertbachmann8141]

the proportions make it just an ugly watch. The outer ring is way, way too big. The minutes hand is horrible

[@vintageswiss9096]

You can get a Tudor for almost half the price as this ETA Breitling… Let that sink in…

[@ErikL727]

5k really is too much for this thing. Like you said, I'd get a pre-owned Tudor or Omega, all of which will stomp on this Breitling and leave a lot of extra cash in your pocket.

[@vintageswiss9096]

@@ErikL727 you could get an Oris (or Squale, etc) for a diver… a Bulova Lunar Pilot for a chrono… and a Tudor GMT… And still have enough left over for a vacation. Hell, you can get a JLC Reverso Classic S/S for the same price as this Breitling. This watch is simply in the wrong market for what it offers.

[@YXY703]

Agree

[@speedzero7478]

Exactly. Breitling is living a fantasy with these prices. Tudor, Oris, Omega, Longines, all offering better for same price or significantly less.

[@donaldneo4317]

Breitling should be able to get 20% discount and that should bring the msrp within a few hundred dollars compared to a 0% discount BB58 msrp.

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

You know spec wise it isn’t as great as some others in the price point. However what Breitling is doing is making a watch people WANT, these watches are selling out. I got the limited edition version and I have a small wrist and it fits perfectly. These watches aren’t going to lose their value like years before. The brand it’s steadily increasing in value.

[@solidarnosc9663]

Going to pickup the aqua in 44mm next week.. I saw it in person and fell in love. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

[@TheDiegoherra]

I disagree they absolutely nailed it, going to buy one!

[@anamisidro8453]

Well it looks like everyone hates this new model, so it’s time for me to buying. Love Breitling.

[@anamisidro8453]

@@PepRex 😂😂😂😂😂

[@aamerayoob257]

love the colours and sizes and with my small wrist less than 7" i would buy the 46 it is amazing on the wrist

[@jimlittle5769]

John, you aren't alone in the evaluation. About 90% of the comments I've seen on it in watch forums and you tube comments are slamming it. Even Bruce Williams, a very positive guy in most of his reviews, is lukewarm on this one at best. So, yeah, Breitling people seem very bothered by this.

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

It’s a matter of taste, I personally like the contrasty dial pretty much; especially in yellow

[@19NJS71]

I agree that the outer ring should have been smaller. This happens when companies give so much importance to respecting their design history. Fix mistakes and move on.

[@gavinBsussex]

The 30 on the Bezel matched with the 30 on the inner dial being upside down to each other looks very weird to me. Just a really odd design choice. This watch looks way too busy and I cannot stand the minute hand as well. Sorry Breitling I own some really great watches you have produced, but this one is really a big miss for me.

[@JohnPWatches]

Thanks Gavin!

[@donaleeesio]

As a watch collector Who's afraid of the sea filled with sharks and swimming pools filled with pee I got me a sub and a aquatimer which have helped me stop thinking about other divers and thank God they both have date too!

[@gabrielg842]

For the money you can buy an Omega Seamaster 300m. In house movement, master chronometer, METAS tested and certified.

[@bennettcain635]

Your thumbnail title sums up Breitling. So many great designs but they seem to just... well... ALMOST... nail it. With the new superocean the design is growing on me but seriously... SW 42 hrs movement? Not good enough these days for this price bracket.

[@krasnaludek298]

This new Bretling Superocean 44 is among the nicest watches ever produced … absolutely elite. I’d definitely like to own one. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@petershallis2294]

If only they’d created a design closer to that vintage superocean, it’s not hideous but I agree, it just misses the mark.

[@joeanthony3013]

I agree - the proportions are just off...hate the minute hand as well

[@dsvillalva]

At that price range, we should start expecting true in-house movements.

[@TheOnlyShepherd]

I said the exact same thing when I first saw the price, you can get the 2019 model for so much less and looks better imo

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

It’s a sellita shitter. For almost the same money, you can buy an omega Seamaster, which is leagues above this breitling.

[@thebritishindian1]

I tried on the 42 and 44 in the Breitling store yesterday and absolutely loved them. They wear small, so the 44 felt like a 42 to me. I want to buy one because it’s nicer and something different to a Seamaster and other similar dive watches.

[@koolpep]

They should have revived the SuperOcean Arrowhand instead.

[@TheCdM1981]

I don’t know. They clearly hit the head on the nail with these releases. 3 months later and they’re selling out still. And the 42 and 44mm look great on wrist.

[@scottc6946]

Breitling is definitely making steady improvements

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

🤣🤣🤣

[@thequintanashow5058]

I’m sorry but that minute hand LITERALLY makes me heave. Why?? So off balance and unnecessary. Just thinking about it as I wrote this made me put my hand over my mouth as a caution.

[@walkerb1734]

I’ve never been a Breitling fan….the brand or their individual pieces. This fugly piece just reinforces my opinion.

[@nightstalker824]

Looks like a tacky microbrand diver to me. I don't think this watch was made for the fans of Breitling like myself. It was made to bring in a fresh new wave of customers. It's hip, funky, and expensive. All those things that young money love. I get it, trying to entice youngsters. Let's just hope that they don't do this to the beloved Navitimer and Avenger lines...

[@powerplay3573]

I like the look of the watch, it’s fun, I find it pleasing on on the eye and can see this as a daily wear. I’ll definitely be picking one up at some point.

[@778075]

At least a good new rubber strap and clasp came out of this. It always drove me nuts how the dial would have a stylized Breitling B but the rubber deployant had a wings logo.

[@stuarthart-kc5ke]

I think it's a great watch eye catching and an affordable watch to get serviced

[@drkbarry]

Hate Watch reviews when the host hasn’t even got the watch. It’s like telling me to eat caviar when he has a crab stick in his hand.

[@jimlittle5769]

Ordered the Kelly Slater LE version and couldn't be happier. I also love the Pistachio chrono from last year also, but I jumped at the new Superocean. I think I'm able to enjoy this offering, as well as newer stuff Breitling has been doing, cause I've never been a Breitling fan and so I have no nostalgia built up. I do agree, they could have used a better movement (a Sellita now, 26 jewels), and if this was my only watch or only dive type watch, I may not get it. But I have the Seamaster 300M already, I'm not really a fan of Tudor and don't like the Submariner (which is twice as much at MSRP, why are we comparing it to that?). I wanted a Breitling and when I saw this, I jumped fast.

[@floridaman727]

I like this new design as well. Ordered a green 44mm

[@jimlittle5769]

@@floridaman727 Nice! Congrats.

[@diavalus]

I think the watch has a Selita instead of the ETA. Breitling no longer qualifies to buy ETA. But we will know for sure when someone opens the caseback on the video.

[@jimlittle5769]

@@mkii2363 hahaha

[@rossdev]

Likewise, not a Tudor fan either and have the outgoing SuperOcean and a Seamaster 300m in my collection. I was thinking of getting a Planet Ocean, but the thickness is putting me off a bit. The new SO might fit the bill if I can get one at a decent discount.

[@ROBERTSMITH-io7tb]

I like it, I'm thinking of getting the blue dial on a bracelet for my sons 21st

[@cheongkienchong7818]

John, you listen to your viewers! You showed a close up view of your wristwatch check. Well done and keep up the great work.

[@chrishennemeyer7276]

How to explain the muddled thinking that went into the decision to completely miss the sweet spot sizes between 36 and 42 mms?

[@RedwoodAggie]

I like the variety of sizes, but I am shocked there is not something in between 42 and 36. I have a 7-1/4" wrist, so I could probably wear up to the 44, but I'd even like something in the 40 range. There is a reason the Submariner is considered a classic. Although the new Sub is called a 41, the caliper measurements I have seen are a just bit under that. I'll give another example in the Seiko SPB14x line. 40.5mm and such a great wearing watch. I've had one on the wrist and may even end up buying one at some point (love that SPB297 dial). It's such a great size that I feel like guys within at least 1 standard deviation of the median wrist size are good, and even women that want to wear a slightly bigger watch or are not too petite can wear it. These definitely feel a bit more flashy, but not overly blingy versus the previous one with the big 3/6/9/12 numerals. I do like the vintage inspired aesthetic, but the actual dial space seems a bit small compared to the size. I probably will have to see these in person to say that confidently, but that's how it feels. I will wait until the new Breitling boutique opens near me this summer. Are they going to look small despite a larger size? Maybe. I'm sure there are people that want the 46 size either because they have large wrists, or they are the old Breitling customer that just wants a big flashy watch. That's a tough spot to be in, trying to win new customers and hold onto a specific customer base that may be shrinking. I saw a hands on already that mentioned the bezel sounding like a Sub now, but there's backplay now when the old one did not have that. My friend pointed out the 30/30 spot on the rehaut/bezel looking weird and now I can't unsee it. I think the size of the rehaut bothers me too. Like you said, the proportions are just off. My biggest dislike is the second hand, which his again down to proportions. On the positive side, the straps/bracelet and color combos are excellent. They look a bit more youthful than the old ones, and Breitling needs that. For my younger friends, they see it as an old person's watch brand. I do like the pip of red on the seconds hand and the wording on the black/white dial model. Lastly, go look up the Citizen BJ7110-11E and BJ7110-86L for a chuckle. At least that one gets around the 30/30 issue with its GMT functionality. In the end, they're close, but just not quite there. I am looking at purchasing something like a Pelagos or Black Bay GMT for purchase for my birthday later this year. The value is there, and the overall looks are too. This isn't really swinging Breitling into consideration for me.

[@watchthepoint1604]

Try on the 42, I think you will find it wears smaller than you think.

[@rossdev]

@@watchthepoint1604 For sure, I've a small wrist and I will be getting the 44 if I buy one. The 42 will wear like a 40

[@HellhoundX90]

Does Thor know his hammer is now a minute hand?

[@JohnPWatches]

lol

[@WatchsNBoots]

Honestly.. Breitling is doing a great job, it’s very hard and tough to do things different I completely respect them for taking that risk.

[@kevinp4305]

I personally do not hate the look of the new Superocean, but I do have a gripe with the movement they chose to put in these. Not sure why they decided to go with the B17 caliber instead of the B20. Had they used the latter this watch would be a true contender to Omega, Tudor, etc.. Also, the case sizing for Breitling is a bit different than other watch makers. For example, 42mm Breitling will fit like a 40mm watch in other brands, Bruce Williams discussed this in his latest video.

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Does anyone have this in yellow? I’m thinking of picking it up.

[@meoymeoy9405]

@johnp you are wrong: the turquoise inner dial makes the entire dial calm, nice and colourful! You are right about the 40 mm though!!

[@edwintschopp1493]

I will stay with the Sinn U1 or the Captain Hook from Rado. I like the divers from Doxa or Zodiac too which provide equal fun for less money.

[@chefgav1]

Needs an in-house movement at that price

[@emmanuelshipstone]

The new design reminds me of Doxa… However the best Breitling has to be the Navitimer…

[@JohnPWatches]

Very DOXA

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

I’d take a Doxa 300T over this new breitling any day of the week.

[@coachtom7825]

Spot on review. The white and blue wow that's the one to get like you indicated!

[@WestCoastAce27]

Happy 4th John. Thx for the video. Love the all white - but not at 36 - easy buy at 40 or 42.

[@shooter0404]

I like it but understand all the complaints. One thing I haven’t seen mentioned much on the plus side is how much thinner the profile is compared to the previous model or other divers for that matter

[@juniorgallo8786]

The black/white contrast radial/track configuration pleases me; can say the same about the hands though. They seem quite odd. t's black, it's white It's tough for you to get by yeah, yeah, yeah

[@pastywhite6669]

A very enjoyable review. Thank you.

[@adbraham]

Really don’t see the point of the concentric chapter rings: one with indices and one with numerals . . . what’s the point!

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Great review of a cool piece. Love the set you created for the video including Richard Carvel by Winston Churchill (not to be confused with the 'other' Winston Churchill).

[@jamesrhodes4583]

In person. I absolutely love them. The green on the strap has a lot of green tones going on but overall I think they did a great job with this line.

[@jh-il5sb]

that power reserve and coma analogy was a stretch!!

[@Bornia1982]

So many criticisms in the comments. People do not even let the design sink in. Take a step back, look again. I just went to the store and tried it, it is awesome, and an improvement in every aspect from the previous version.

[@ref6122]

This new version smacks too much if microbrand.Reminds me of Zelos or Halios,even Doxa.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Since when is Doxa a microbrand??

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Doxa is a legendary brand my dude how do you put Halios and Zelos in the same sentence as Doxa 🤔

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 exactly what I was thinking…

[@Sar0]

I think the best way to judge a new design by any model should be if the brand name was unknown, what would you really think? Or even if you put a Pagani label, what rating would give it?

[@Landmantx]

I think it is bloody brilliant to answer Omega and Rolex which both released their colored dials last year on watches without a bezel. Dive watches are supremely popular. My favorite is the black and bronze version and orange version.

[@gerardl2395]

Could not agree more with your description

[@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306]

I need the 46mm version. 😍

[@meneurb]

Excellent strategy for sales....i think the last 3 years is above everyone as brand trends.... Breitling open the road...and the others follow

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

🤣

[@17.06.Copper]

2minutes and 35 seconds in your just all bullshit. You have zero brand history and knowledge because if you did, you would have known the Breitling Superocean has strong ties to recreational divers and suffers in the early to mid 60s. Too many of you fast talking KZbinrs are taking on your channels misinforming people with out doing your due diligence with history research.

[@ahmedabaza764]

Very bad design , and again breitling trying to enter the and compete with Japanese brands , like they did with the endurance models to compete with the G-SHOCK and it was a failure , and now they r trying to do like seiko and having a models to every category wich is so hard @these price levels

[@John4ka]

New superocean is sooo bad. Don’t like it at all. Seen posts of comparing it to a Doxa, once seen that, I can’t unsee it. Personally, I think Kern sucks as Breitling Boss.

[@robin2thek]

Compare to a Longines hydro conquest with ceramic specs to this breitling.

[@donaldneo4317]

I can understand the polish center links on bracelet as Breitling wanted this watch to be versatile, from the pool to dinner but polish clasp for the rubber strap option is ridiculous... the website have photos of surfers wearing it while laying on the surf board would absolutely destroy the finish.

[@chriscon8463]

I do like the white dial; it’s not as busy! I agree with you on the sizes, too; they really could have benefitted from a 40mm. It’s quite a jump from 36mm to 42.

[@reverendjohnatom2089]

It’s a good decision actually. 36mm should appeal to women and small men while the 42mm really is a starting point for a masculine sports watch

[@falrashed33]

I wish if bezel(s) to dial ratio is less, much less. and if invested in a higher grade movement instead of marketing campaigns. also to postpone defining what the dive watch is after a success, if they had to.

[@oceanriccard]

"10:20" I feel the same way ... I do like the previous Superocean 42 series very much though

[@adbraham]

Completely agree with your comments

[@andreaiacolina]

In terms of design I really like this watch, even though I prefer the black version more than a colored dial, because it looks more legible and not so confusing as the colored. I also think that with a standard ETA movement the price is too high: it is pretty close to Tudor with the BB58 or Omega with the Seamaster 300 professional but these two option offers for sure way better movements with a longer power reserve. In conclusion a very nice watch and probably something I could consider if it would have a price more in line with the features of the watch.

[@koolpep]

Both, the Tudor and the Omega are also cheaper. But then Breitling happily gives discounts in their boutiques....so who knows.

[@aribbonatatime]

For $5000? No thank you.

[@rogerholder1427]

Breitling has different families. LAND, AIR, SEA, Universal and Professional collections. The sea Collection addition is what he is referring to. These new additions and vibrance to the sea collection. So far they are selling great.

[@girardthomas9371]

38 of PowerSong reserve is because the movement is an Eta 2822 modified so it is ok but not amazing.

[@flyingdin1164]

They look like poker chips 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zgfvavw3037]

You started great, lost me in a deja vu in the middle, and picked me up at the end again.

[@percussion44]

6:03 I'll point out if you're in a coma, your watch winding down is probably the least of your problems.

[@Not_me9791]

I've tried some of these models and they are ok (mostly 42 mm). They actually seem to be smaller, the 36 mm looks really small! As for the dial and dial colours, I'm expecting to see the bronze ones and the gold. The others didn't look that special, but the blue turquoise is much nicer than "Tiffany" Rolex (which in my opinion is an awful colour for that watch - and I was in a "wishlist" for it)

[@hendimam525]

Questionable design, no date, bezel with no screws. The new clasp though is great. And it has become pretty expensive.

[@sengo2143]

If you need a date on your diving watch, it means that you have been underwater for a long time

[@whereisvanuatu]

To me, the dial configuration looks very much like the Christopher Ward's supercompressor. I like this version better than the previous, although that minute hand is at best an aquired taste.

[@JamesMaccarone]

I do like Breitling and I own one but at $5k it's a bit overpriced. For example, you can get a Monta Ocean King for half the price. It has a better Sellita SW300 movement vs the SW200 in the Breitling and the design is so much better. You can also get a Tudor BB for less money with Rolex pedigree and an in-house movement if that's your thing. I just don't think the design and price point match up for this offering.

[@steelsteez6118]

It doesn't have a sellita... The B17 is based on a modified ETA 2824-2... Even a watch maker that works at an AD in one of the comments here confirmed it.

[@JamesMaccarone]

@@steelsteez6118 The Sellita and ETA are clones of each other. It makes no difference. A lot of brands use both and interchange them. The parts are also interchangeable. Sw200 is a 2824 and an sw300 is a 2892. You would think they would base it off the 2892 vs the 2824.

[@carattentat4944]

The 'BOY GEORGE'S' watch world’s constant feasting on the past, with each regurgitation looking less and less elegant and original, is really unhealthy. Breitling has taken the new Superocean to the abyss of shame, and replaced it with something that looks so cheap and clumsy as well!! And all because of the greedy cannibalising their back catalogues content,and instead of coming up with a REAL dive watch the 21st century demands for !!

[@Martinhauer]

Bro you have to see it in real life. I have a try in the Breitling Boutique in Munich. Men I love it it fits perfekt ( 42 mm ) on my wrist. Even the colours are great you have to see the watch in real.

[@elzafir]

It looks awesome in real life

[@jameshoward9700]

BUT, err, the price? More than a Pelagos? £1000 more than the outgoing model! Eh? Was this priced for Kinessi, then given a 2824..? I quite like the design and suspect they wear small. I think it's very much a fun, young, entry to the brand. It's not a blue chip flagship (Sub, SMP etc). For a summer watch, sports watch, second watch etc, it makes sense (if you ignore the price), but outside a casual, holiday or sports setting, no. But, the price!!!!!

[@drnick40]

There is the Superocean Heritage II. It is stunning and has the 70 hour Tudor movement in it. Why bother with this thing or the previous model? I don’t see and rational point except subjective preference for the looks.

[@baze3SC]

Looks and proportions. The Tudor movement is nearly 2 mm thicker and that's thy SH2 is 14 mm thick. Also lug-to-lug distance is bigger. In my case I wouldn't say it's a total deal breaker but the fit and the looks is something that you notice every day whereas the spec sheet only matters when you're buying the watch. Although that power reserve would be nice to have.