Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent build quality, comfortable bracelet, and COSC certification, with many finding its design fresh and stunning in person. A reviewer noted the slim profile and short lugs of a sibling variant made its larger case wear well, and the ceramic bezel turns with satisfying clicks. One owner has had their Breitling Superocean Automatic for 17 years and it remains in beautiful shape. Some owners find the approximately 42-hour power reserve inconvenient compared to modern movements, and a few find the design divisive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its build quality and striking design, with the COSC certification being a significant draw.
The Breitling Superocean Automatic (ref. U17377211A1S1) is an automatic diver watch, with a 42mm stainless steel & 18k red gold case, 12.56mm thick, powered by the Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base) movement and a 38-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 300m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $7,800.