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Breitling · Superocean

Breitling Superocean Automatic 42

Ref. A17366021B1A1 · Diver

$4,950Sold out

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.32mm
Material
Stainless steel
Water resistance
500m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Superocean Automatic 44 UK Limited Edition44mm
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver46mm
Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 42 Special Edition
Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 42 Special Edition42mm
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 42
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 4242mm
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Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 4444mm
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Breitling on the secondhand market

Somewhere in -7.2% to +6.2%

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Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 for its robust build, excellent lume, crisp dial details, and comfortable wearability, with many noting it wears smaller than its 42mm size, feeling more like 40-41mm due to short, downward-curving lugs. The rubber strap is also considered amazing, and the bracelet with micro-adjustments is a highlight for some. The watch is seen as a great value and an excellent first expensive or automatic watch, featuring classic design cues and serious tool-watch specifications. Some owners criticize the clasp and aluminum bezel insert, preferring ceramic options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 highly for its comfortable wearability and robust tool-watch capabilities at a great value.

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