Breitling Superocean Automatic 42

About This Watch

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 is the brand's modern professional dive watch, redesigned in 2024 with a cleaner, more contemporary aesthetic that marks a significant departure from the previous generation's angular, aggressive styling. The new design draws inspiration from the 1960s slow-motion Superocean references, featuring a round case, clean bezel, and legible dial that prioritize functionality. Rated to 300 meters of water resistance, this is a genuine diving instrument with a unidirectional ceramic bezel, luminous markers, and a screw-down crown. The Breitling 17 movement, COSC-certified, provides reliable automatic timekeeping with a 38-hour power reserve. At 42mm with short lugs, the Superocean 42 wears comfortably on a wide range of wrist sizes. The integrated bracelet with its polished center links and diver extension clasp offers both good looks and practical functionality for use with a wetsuit. The black dial with its oversized hour markers and prominent hands ensures excellent underwater legibility. Positioned as an accessible entry into the Breitling collection, the Superocean Automatic 42 offers serious dive watch credentials at a competitive price point, making it a strong alternative to the Omega Seamaster 300M and Tudor Black Bay.