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Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 42 bronze Aiming to revive a trend that once took over the haute horology scene, renowned watchmaker Breitling brings back its first diving watch series, the SuperOcean Slow Motion. This time, though, the Swiss luxury watchmaker adds a modern flair to the series of watches and gives divers and watch enthusiasts a unique reiteration.

At a brief glance, the SuperOcean Slow Motion timepiece may seem like any other luxury wristwatch, but upon closer inspection Breitling’s timepiece is a hidden gem perfect for deep sea adventures. Having made a revolutionary discovery in the form of a minute chronograph that turns only after an hour passes, the “Slow Motion” chronograph sets Breitling apart from others in the field. As for the movement, the new SuperOcean Slow Motion is powered by the automatic Breitling Calibre 17 and can last up to nearly 38 hours.

The new SuperOcean Slow Motion collection was introduced during the Wheels & Waves festival in France. In the new collection, Breitling offers a vast array of sizes and looks that would surely be of interest to anyone. With four different sizes available, the formidable wristwatch is made of steel, a combination of steel and gold, or bronze. All three variations feature complementing crowns as well

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BREITLING REVIVES ITS LEGENDARY SUPEROCEAN SLOW MOTION COLLECTION WITH A MODERN TWIST

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 44 steel By Karina Saphiera Witjaksono

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 42 bronze worn by Freddie Meadows Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 36 worn by Irene Saderini

as a ceramic-inlayed bezel. Paired with the water resistance of up to 300 m, this protective ceramic-inlayed layer contributes to the unmatched durability of the watch. After all, where else can one find a timepiece that could withstand the harsh seafaring environment and still offer charming visuals such as this?

Though some of its features have been adapted, Breitling’s reiterations of the classic collection is by no means less than its predecessor. If anything, some of its current features were adjusted to ensure maximum readability and user-friendliness for its wearers. Its most noticeable adjustment is the missing seconds hand, a feature that the haute horologist felt unimportant for divers. Another tweaked feature are the now bold hour indexes, which improve the visibility of the watch. As if that’s not enough to boost the timepiece’s readability, the indexes are layered with high-grade Super-LumiNova® that allows its wearers to tell time in dark settings including underwater. This same luminescent lacquer can also be found on the timepiece’s two hands. The minimalist yet bold hour and minute hands rotate smoothly against a bright- or dark-coloured dial and points at the similarly thick indexes. Encircling the tinged dial is the minute indicator whose numerals can easily be read.

Letting the timepiece’s body take centre stage, Breitling’s craftsmen complement the timepieces with two strap options. The first is a generously sized rubber strap with folding clasp, which is available in blue, black, green, white, or orange for the steel variation. An additional colour in rich chocolate is also made available to complement the bronze SuperOcean Slow Motion. Aside from the wide variety of rubber straps, one can also opt for a classic metal bracelet. Unlike its previous designs, this new reiteration has three rows and its links are slightly slanted to add more personality to the timepiece.

A formidable name that has been etched in the walls of luxury watchmaking, Breitling began its pioneering work in 1884. The Swiss horologist balances its exceptional technical skills with its unique thematic collections. Its distinct retro style often pays tribute to different elements, such as the SuperOcean Slow Motion’s ode to the ocean. IN THE NEW COLLECTION, BREITLING OFFERS A VAST ARRAY OF SIZES AND LOOKS THAT WOULD SURELY BE OF INTEREST TO ANYONE. WITH FOUR DIFFERENT SIZES AVAILABLE, THE FORMIDABLE WRISTWATCH IS MADE OF STEEL, A COMBINATION OF STEEL AND GOLD, OR BRONZE