Watch Review Breitling Super Ocean (standard model)
I wanted a dive watch that, first and foremost, looked like a dive
watch. Also one with a name brand and with a nicely finished,
regulated, and COSC’s movement. Since I could not afford a Rolex, this
one was my most obvious second choice.
I typically like to gripe and moan over my watches; there is always
something obviously wrong with them–but I don’t have much to bitch
about with my Super Ocean
I have won it over the last 6 consecutive months, 23+/7.
CASE: Since I will only take my watch down to water droplet depth, the
case seems more than adequate. The helium release valve is overkill,
but it comes standard with the watch. It’s 42mm diameter is miniscule
by today’s standards but perfect for me. Its finished with the typical
“Breitling shiney”, but that finish obviously adds a considerable
amount of case hardening because it is highly resistant to scratches
and dings. The bezel, while certainly not the most visually attractive
one in the world, indexes perfectly; I use it frequently timing a
myriad of activities.
DIAL: My absolute favorite part of the watch. The more I see the bold,
shadowed arabics, the more I like it; I didn’t think I would appreciate
that as much as I do. There is practically no rotational eccentricity
of the hands; the minute hand is in sych with the second hand. The date
changes @ 2.5 minutes (+/- 15 seconds) prior to midnight EVERY night
that I’ve stayed up to watch.
BRACELET: I’ve got the Professional II one and think it gives the watch
a much more sleeker presentation than the Pro I; that’s because each of
the 3 link rows are of the same height (thickness). The bracelet is
very comfortable so I haven’t had the gumption to try changing to a
Zulu or Breitling rubber strap. However, its standard friction clasp is
archaic. A push piece version, the same found on any $300 Orient watch,
should have been an obvious choice. But, its 4 rows of holes, allowing
for that many micro adjustments is without peer in the bracelet world.
In any case, the bracelet does not have a wet suit extension, so
Breitling probably meant for you to use it with an alternative strap.
ACCURACY: Fair but with exceptional stability. I’ve taken monthly
readings (for convenience, 1 month = 28 days) over the entire 28 day
period. Here are its 6 respective month readings:
+6.6 s/d / +5.8 / +5.8 / +5.7 / +5.7 / +6.0. It’s obvious that the ETA
2824 movement is not the standard, off-the-shelf variety.
When we will get one from Movado
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