For this Basel 2010, Breitling has amazed me with one particular model. Maybe it’s because I am a huge fan of yellow when done properly. The new Breitling Super Ocean, is a modern sports divers watch with balls, creativity and the core of what bretiling is all about. I am happy to report it reminds me of the Breitling of old. The new stuff in the last 10 years has really been a visual nightmare because they have taken a very simple concept of aviation and taken it to a world that I really haven’t been happy with because its really confusing. The key to any good brand is to be able to convey even through the most technical of information in the most concise way. The numbers on the bezel and dial are really big, iconic and striking. You definitely know what time it is and the inner yellow ring gives it character.
Here are the specs
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17, officially chronometercertified
by the COSC, selfwinding, high frequency
(28,800 vibrations per hour), 25 jewels. Calendar.
Case: steel. Water-resistant to 1,500 meters (5,000 ft).
Screw-locked crown. Unidirectional ratcheted bezel.
Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides.
Diameter: 42 mm.
Dials: Abyss Black, Abyss Silver, Abyss Blue, Abyss Red, Abyss Yellow.
Straps/Bracelet: rubber Diver Pro or Ocean Racer/steel Professional.
If Breitling can cut out this Breitling for Bentley Bullshit and focus on the models in their arsenal that have been part of their heritage like this Super Ocean, then they are on their way back with a vengence.
JOHNNY FLYBACK 