BREITLING, SUPEROCEAN, A VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE DIVER’S WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS

From the family of the original owner, this highly attractive vintage diver’s watch has been preserved in excellent condition.

Introduced in the late 1950s, the SuperOcean model was Breitling’s introduction into the world of diving, since they already had a deep history rooted in aviation.

As the firm’s advertisement from the era states; “Breitling had the honor of supplying 25 of the world’s leading airlines and aircraft companies. From now on, Breitling offers you the same vital precision under the sea: the new Super Ocean 20 atmos (600 feet) was specially created by Breitling for deep sea exploration and to cater for the fast growing popularity of underwater sports.”
This presents an opportunity for the collector to acquire a rare vintage dive watch, which was produced in very low quantities and is lesser known than some of its counterparts such as the Omega Seamaster or the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, for example. Furthermore, its aesthetic is very attractive; sporting a 38mm case, shiny black dial, and wonderfully aged luminous “dagger” numerals.