A Comprehensive Timeline of Breitling Superocean Models

The SuperOcean was Breitling’s first dive watch. Released in 1957, its design was all about legibility–large distinctive hands, long well-lumed hour markers, a rotating bezel with prominent 5-minute marks, and a generous (for the time) 38.5mm diameter. The Breitling SuperOcean moniker has survived through multiple company ownership changes and numerous iterations over the years.

Aside from the Avenger line, all Breitling dive watches are called SuperOceans. Sizes have ranged from 36mm to 48mm, and there have been three hiatuses in Breitling SuperOcean production: roughly 1961-1963, 1972-1982, and 1990-1994. SuperOceans are almost all stainless steel, although there are some two-tone models. Plus, Breitling has been experimenting with bronze, gold, and titanium cases since 2022–the same year they made the “o” lowercase in “Superocean.” Chronograph and non-chronograph versions co-existed at first, as they do now, but there were periods when only one or the other was offered. Let’s start at the beginning.

The First Four SuperOcean Models (1957–1972)

The Breitling SuperOcean debuted in 1957 in both three-hand and chronograph form. Its 200m water resistance was double that of the first Rolex Submariner.

SuperOcean Ref. 1004

Reference number(s): 1004
Years Produced: 1957–1960
Movement: Breitling Caliber B125 (ETA 2451 base), automatic, 5 beats per second
Case Diameter: 38.5mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $30,000

The oversized pointy hour hand, un-numbered rotating bezel, and “punctured” circular hour markers at 12-3-6-9 all set the SuperOcean apart visually from its competitors. Even back then, Breitling used lots of ETA movements. Its friction-fitted bezel moves smoothly (no clickety-clicks) in either direction.

SuperOcean Ref. 807 Chronograph

Reference number(s): 807
Years Produced: 1957–1960
Movement: Venus Caliber 175, manual-wound, 5 beats per second
Case Diameter: 38.5mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $33,000

The 807 is a clean two-register chronograph version of the 1004. This was made before screwdown pushers were a thing, but as long as you didn’t accidentally press one underwater, this chronograph version was good for the same 200m depth rating as the time-only version. The mesh bracelet really completes the look. Unlike the time-only model, the 807 is manual-wind, as automatic chronographs wouldn’t hit the market for another 12 years.

SuperOcean “Slow Motion” Chronograph

Reference number(s): 2005
Years Produced: 1964–1972
Movement: Venus Caliber 188, manual-wound, modified for “Slow Motion” functionality, 18,000 beats per hour (2.5 Hz)
Case Diameter: 43mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2024: $13,500

The aptly nicknamed “Slow Motion” ref. 2005 introduced a unique chronograph hand that completed one revolution per hour. The priority was displaying elapsed minutes, which makes sense for a dive watch, and this exceled at that–but the lack of chronograph seconds could leave the wearer unsure if the chronograph was running or not.

That’s the reason for the “chronograph running indicator” above the 6 o’clock marker. Black means stopped, yellow means running, and a yellow dot in a black circle (shown above) means paused. In fact, early “Mk 1” models have no running seconds indicator at all, but the “Mk 2” Slow Motions (roughly 1968-1972) do. As iconic and rare as it is, decent examples of the original Slow Motion can still be found for under $15,000.

SuperOcean Chrono-Matic (1969-1972)

Reference number(s): 2105
Years Produced: 1969–1972
Movement: Chrono-Matic Caliber 11, automatic, 5.5 beats per second
Case Diameter: 48mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $17,500

The first automatic SuperOcean chronograph–and indeed one of the first automatic chronographs, period–featured the revolutionary Caliber 11 movement, which is more famous for its use in Heuer Monaco watches. Caliber 11 was the fruit of the combined efforts of Heuer/Leonidas, Breitling, Hamilton/Büren and Dubois-Dépraz. The Chrono-Matic was also the first SuperOcean with a date.

The case shape and orange accents of the SuperOcean Chrono-Matic are the epitome of ’70s style. It only lasted for a few years, but the similar Navitimer Chrono-Matic (which debuted at the same time) stayed in production until about 1974.

SuperOcean Deep Sea (1983-1990)

Reference number(s): 81190
Years Produced: 1983–1990
Movement: Quartz
Case Diameter: 39mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,300

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If you’re looking for an integrated bracelet watch with TAG Heuer Link vibes, the Breitling SuperOcean Deep Sea is dripping with 1980’s swagger. This professional-grade dive watch offered water resistance of 1,000m and a helium escape valve for extreme diving. There’s the old era of SuperOceans, there’s the modern era…and then there’s this quartz-powered oddity sitting squarely in between. Arrows for hour markers? You bet! Breitling discontinued the SuperOcean Deep Sea sometime around 1990.

Colt SuperOcean (1995–2000)

The Colt SuperOcean, which appeared in 1995 with Breitling’s now-iconic equal-size three-link bracelet, set the stage for most of the key SuperOcean design elements of the following 25 years. The SuperOcean has been a continuous part of the Breitling catalog ever since.

Colt SuperOcean

Reference number(s): A17040
Years Produced: 1995–2000
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 41.5mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $1,650

Shiny, lots of numbers, lots of lume–the Colt SuperOcean looks similar to a lot of the 1990’s Breitling lineup. It just casually sports a 1,000m depth rating, even without a helium escape valve. For whatever reason, almost all of them have blue dials, but black and orange ones exist too. Note that the word “Colt” doesn’t actually appear on the dial. Early Colt SuperOceans came with mineral crystals, but Breitling switched to sapphire in 1999. This applies to the Colt SuperOcean Professional too. Let’s talk about that now.

Colt SuperOcean Professional

Reference number(s): A17045
Years Produced: 1998–2000
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 41mm
Water Resistance: 1,524m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $1,800

The A17045 was designed as a professional-grade dive watch with even more extreme water resistance (1,524m) in part thanks to the return of the HEV. Unlike most stainless steel Breitlings, the case and bracelet have a fully brushed finish for a utilitarian look. Yellow dials were an option for this model, too.

Post-Colt SuperOcean (2000-2011)

The post-Colt era of the SuperOcean was pretty much evolutionary, but notably, it did include a chronograph. The non-Professional (1,000m) model was dropped.

Breitling SuperOcean Professional

Reference number(s): A17345
Years Produced: 2000–2002
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 41.5mm
Water Resistance: 1,524m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $1,900

The A17345 was the first SuperOcean model to drop the “Colt” designation, transitioning the SuperOcean into its own standalone line. It retained the professional-grade specifications of its predecessor, including 1,524m water resistance and a helium escape valve, while adding COSC certification. Its case diameter grew by 0.5mm but otherwise, not much changed. And, well, pretty much that exact same thing happened again with this next generation.

Breitling SuperOcean Professional 2

Reference number(s): A17360 (non-Steelfish)
Years produced: 2002–2010
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 1,500m
Approximate pre-owned market value (as of 2025): $1,950

The A17360 is 0.5mm wider than the A17345 it replaced, and its look is a bit less round and swoopy. The lugs and crown guard are a little more blocky. They rounded down the 1,524m depth rating on the dial to 1,500m for this generation but other than that, it’s pretty much the same watch.

Note that although the A17360 is sometimes called the “SuperOcean Professional 2” because it replaced the first SuperOcean Professional, this is a totally different thing than the “SuperOcean II,” which came later. There’s also a “Steelfish” version of this same reference, which I’ll address below as well. For now let’s look at the chronograph equivalent of the A17360 non-Steelfish.

Breitling SuperOcean Professional Chronograph

Reference number(s): A13340
Years Produced: 2003–2011
Movement: Breitling Caliber 13, (ETA/Valjoux 7750 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,350

When the A13340 debuted in 2003, it was the first Breitling SuperOcean chronograph to be made in over 30 years, and the first one ever with screwdown pushers. It was also the first SuperOcean to display the day of the week. It was offered with blue, slate, panda, or reverse panda (shown above) dials, all featuring an engraved concentric pattern.

Steelfish (2003–2016)

“Steelfish” was a somewhat confusing subset of the SuperOcean line. Breitling’s lineup was a bit redundant and I can see why they’ve streamlined it in recent years. Let’s start with the first Steelfish, which was just like its non-Steelfish equivalent except with a different dial.

Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish

Reference number(s): A17360
Years Produced: 2003–2005
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17, automatic, based on ETA 2824-2, 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz), 40-hour power reserve
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 1,500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,100

A17360 is the reference of the original SuperOcean Steelfish, known for its big ol’ applied 12-6-9 markers. It features a helium escape valve, a unidirectional bezel, and a brushed stainless steel case. This model was ultimately succeeded by the larger Steelfish X-Plus (A17390), although there was probably some overlap in production.

Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish X-Plus

Reference number(s): A17390
Years Produced: 2005 (as “X-Plus”), 2007–2012 (as just “Steelfish”)
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17, automatic, based on ETA 2824-2, 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz), 42-hour power reserve
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 2,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,500

The SuperOcean Steelfish X-Plus (ref. A17390) was slightly upsized (44mm ) version of the original 42mm Steelfish. The “X-Plus” designation was only used for a year or so, and by 2007 it was simply the “SuperOcean Steelfish” as the 42mm had been discontinued. Its water resistance rating was bumped up to 2,000m.

The 44mm Steelfish had three dial options (black, blue, or silver) and three strap choices (steel bracelet, rubber strap, or leather). An arrow-shaped seconds hand was introduced in later production years to replace the dot-in-a-square style seen on earlier models.

Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish Chronograph

Reference number(s): A13341
Years Produced: 2011–2016
Movement: Breitling Caliber 13 (ETA/Valjoux 7750 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,100

The A13341 Steelfish Chronograph is 2mm bigger than the pre-Steelfish A13340 we mentioned a few paragraphs ago. Instead of the Chronomat-style bezel rider tabs, it has a more typical one-piece steel bezel insert with large, legible numerals.

Other than that, it’s very similar to its predecessor, with 500m water resistance and the Valjoux 7750-based Breitling Caliber 13 movement displaying the day and date. The clean bezel insert makes it look less like a 1990’s Breitling (not that there’s anything wrong with 1990’s Breitlings) and it’s one of few neo-vintage SuperOcean models that sell for over $3,000.

Breitling SuperOcean Abyss Era (2010–2016)

The confusing “Aeromarine” moniker was dropped by Georges Kern soon after he took over as CEO of Breitling in 2017. But in its day, the Aeromarine lineup included several SuperOcean models, the first of which appeared in 2010.

SuperOcean Abyss

Reference number(s): A17364
Years Produced: 2010–2015
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 1,500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $1,950

The distinctive Abyss line features aggressively stylized blocky numerals, a rubberized bezel insert, and a sporty but playful vibe. The Breitling Superocean Abyss was offered with various colorful inner bezel (rehaut) options and a water resistance rating of 1,500m in a chunky but wearable 42mm case. Powered by, you gussed it, the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 17, the watch offers a power reserve of approximately 40 hours.

It was available with a few different strap options, including the Ocean Racer rubber strap or the Professional II stainless steel bracelet. The SuperOcean Abyss was discontinued around 2015 when Breitling transitioned to the more subdued SuperOcean II lineup.

An Abyss with a red rehaut was the first nice watch I ever bought new from an authorized dealer. Breitling made 8 colorways of the original Superocean Abyss before its discontinuation in 2014:

1. Yellow Rehaut / Black Dial
2. Red Rehaut / Black Dial
3. Blue Rehaut / Black Dial
4. White Rehaut / Black Dial
5. White Rehaut / White Dial (with diamonds on case)
6. Navy Blue Rehaut / Navy Blue Dial (limited edition, 2,000 pieces)
7. Orange Rehaut / Black Dial (limited edition, 2,000 pieces)
8. Light Blue Rehaut / Black Dial (limited edition)

Breitling SuperOcean 44

Reference number(s): A17391, C17391 (gold insert), M17391 (DLC-coated limited edition)
Years Produced: 2011–2015
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 2,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,400

The Breitling Superocean 44 ref. A17391 was introduced in 2011, also as part of the nebulous “Aeromarine” collection. It was essentially an upsized interpretation of the 42mm Abyss, with an even more extreme water resistance rating (2,000 meters). It has the same style of bezel insert as the Abyss, and it also has alternating lumed sticks and blocky applied numerals for hour markers–except on the SuperOcean 44, the numerals and sticks are reversed. The giant applied “6” and “9” are hard to miss.

If you’re looking for a GADA watch with an unapologetic early-2010’s vibe for under $3,000, the SuperOcean 44 is not a bad choice.

Breitling SuperOcean Chronograph II

Reference number(s): A13341, C13341 (gold bezel insert), M13341 (DLC-coated)
Years Produced: 2011–2016
Movement: Breitling Caliber 13, (ETA/Valjoux 7750 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,500

The SuperOcean Chronograph II (ref. A13341) is essentially the 44mm chronograph version of the Abyss, with the unmistakable blocky slanted numerals and a rubberized bezel insert. The rehaut on this model is always black, but buyers could choose between blue, orange, white, or red subdial outlines. The red version also had a red bezel insert instead of the typical black one.

The “SuperOcean Chronograph II” name is confusing because this is not a SuperOcean II. The SuperOcean II lineup came after this one, but I’ll get to that in a minute. First let’s take a look at the second and final quartz SuperOcean.

Breitling SuperOcean Chronograph M2000

Reference number(s): A73310, M73310 (DLC-coated)
Years Produced: 2012–2024
Movement: Breitling Caliber 73 (SuperQuartz, thermocompensated)
Case Diameter: 46mm
Water Resistance: 2,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,300

No need for screwdown pushers here–the Breitling SuperOcean Chronograph M2000 is a 46mm quartz-powered beast that allows full chronograph functionality at depths of up to 2,000m thanks to patented magnetic pushers that prevent water ingress. Introduced in 2012, the Chronograph M2000 sports the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 73 SuperQuartz movement, which is 10 times more accurate than standard quartz movements.

Strap options include stainless steel bracelets (Professional III) or rubber straps (Diver Pro or Ocean Racer). The subdial accent color choices were black, red, blue, or green. A limited-edition Blacksteel version, featuring a DLC-coated case, was also produced.

SuperOcean II Era (2015-2019)

The aggressive styling of the Abyss era couldn’t stay un-dated-looking forever I suppose, so Breitling used more conservative typefaces on the SuperOcean II that followed. All three sizes offered (44mm, 42mm, and for the first time, 36mm) continue the rubberized bezel insert aesthetic. They also all use the same familiar ETA-2824-2-based Breitling Caliber 17 movement.

Breitling Superocean II 36

Reference number(s): A17312
Years Produced: 2015–2019
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 36mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,250

The Breitling SuperOcean II 36 (A17312) was introduced in 2015 as part of post-Abyss lineup. Aside from the new compact size, it’s pretty much just an Abyss with a more conservative font on the dial/bezel. The water resistance has also been downgraded to a still-more-than-enough 200m rating. Like its 42mm and 44mm counterparts, the A17312 was discontinued in 2019 when the ceramic bezel insert era began.

Breitling SuperOcean II 42

Reference number(s): A17365
Years Produced: 2015–2019
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,850

The Breitling SuperOcean II 42 (A17365) was also introduced in 2015 as part of the SuperOcean II collection. Once again it has more typical unoffensive typefaces than the Abyss. The dial color options are also conservative–blue, black, or white–with no interesting accents.

The slightly downgraded water resistance rating (1,000m instead of 1,500) allows it to be 1.7mm thinner than its predecessor (13.3mm instead of 15mm).

Breitling SuperOcean II 44

Reference number(s): A17392
Years Produced: 2015–2019
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,000

The Breitling SuperOcean II 44 (A17392) is so similar to the 42mm version that it’s hard to tell them apart.

Modern “Transitional” Generation (2016-2024)

Personally, I would use “transitional” to describe the generation of SuperOceans that came after the Steelfish/Aeromarine era, but before the current “Slow Motion”-inspired era. You could also consider them to be the “SuperOcean III” lineup, although Breitling never used that term. These transitional models have some modern design cues like ceramic inserts and fewer now-unfashionable Arabic numeral hour markers (just 12-6-9 at the most). But for the most part they’re an aesthetic continuation of the SuperOcean II family.

Breitling Superocean 44 Special (Ceramic Bezel)

Reference number(s): M17393 (DLC-coated), Y17393
Years Produced: 2016–2024
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,400

The Breitling Superocean 44 Special was introduced in 2016, and what’s “special” about it is its ceramic bezel. Usually when people say “ceramic bezel” they actually mean “ceramic bezel insert,” but the Superocean 44 Special truly has a ceramic bezel, which is ultra-hard and scratch-resistant. The watch was initially released with a “Blacksteel” (DLC-coated) case and later offered with a regular stainless steel case.

The dial options include “Volcano Black” and “Mariner Blue,” both designed for optimal legibility with large luminescent markers and baton-style hands. The blocky hour markers resemble those of the latest Superoceans. No more yellow or orange dials–wacky colorful dials are left to the Heritage collection now. Strap options include rubber straps or stainless steel bracelets.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 42

Reference number(s): A17366
Years Produced: 2019–2024
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 500m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,600

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 introduced in 2019 picked up right where the SuperOcean II left off. It’s the last generation to have the rubberized bezel insert style. The dial options include black, white, and orange, with large well-lumed Arabic numerals at 6, 9, and 12.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 44 (2019)

Reference number(s): A17367, M17367 (DLC-coated)
Years Produced: 2019–2024
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,900

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 44 was introduced in 2019 as well, with all the same key characteristics of the 42mm version. The SuperOcean 44 Outerknown edition shown above is my favorite version of this reference.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 (2019)

Reference number(s): A17368, M17368, U17368
Years Produced: 2017–Current
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 46mm
Water Resistance: 2,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,900

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 was also released in 2019 as part of the same refreshed lineup. The 46mm and 44mm sizes have roughly the same resale value today.

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 48 (2019-2022)

Reference number(s): V17369 (DLC-coated titanium), E17369 (Titanium)
Years Produced: 2019–2023
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 48mm
Water Resistance: 300m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $4,000–$5,500

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 48 is an unabashedly oversized dive watch, designed for extreme conditions and professional divers. Introduced in 2019, it features a 48mm titanium case, a soft-iron inner case for magnetic resistance, and a bi-directional rotating ceramic bezel with a locking mechanism on the left side of the case. The 17.25mm-thick case of the Superocean 48 will make sure you never forget it’s there. Interestingly its depth rating is “only” 300m compared to the 2,000m of the 46mm version.

The Superocean 48 was discontinued in 2023, so its production overlapped with the current generation of Superoceans. Let’s talk about those now.

Current “Slow Motion”-Inspired Superocean Line (2022+)

Drawing inspiration from the “Slow Motion” models of the ’60s and ’70s, this revamped line featured bold hands, square indices, and ceramic bezels in sizes from 36mm to 46mm. There are no date windows to be found. I think this generation represents a good step forward for Breitling, who was arguably stuck in the era of early-2000’s aesthetics for too long.

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 36

Reference number(s): A17377, U17377
Years Produced: 2022–Present
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 36mm
Water Resistance: 300m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,300

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 36 was introduced in 2022 as part of the revamped SuperOcean lineup. This model features a white ceramic bezel insert, giving it a distinct aesthetic compared to its larger siblings. The watch is available in vibrant dial colors such as white, orange, and turquoise, paired with matching rubber straps or stainless steel bracelets.

The watch is powered by our good friend the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 17, offering a power reserve of approximately 38 hours. The domed sapphire crystal is glare-proofed on both sides for optimal legibility. With its compact size and bold color options, the Superocean Automatic 36 is one of the best dive watches for women on the market in my opinion.

Superocean Automatic 42

Reference number(s): A17375, N17375 (Bronze case), R17375 (Rose gold case)
Years Produced: 2022–Current
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 300m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,800 ($4,800 for rainbow or bronze versions)

The 42mm version of the newest Superocean is also available in several colors, with black bezel inserts for most of the colorways. Personally I think the white dial with blue bezel insert is the best version of this model.

Superocean Automatic 44

Reference number(s): A17376, N17376 (Bronze case)
Years Produced: 2022–present
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), automatic, COSC-certified, 26 jewels, 28,800 vph (4 Hz), 38-hour power reserve
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 300m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,700

There is no rainbow or white dial option for the Superocean 44, just black, blue, turquoise, or green.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 46
Reference number(s): A17378
Years Produced: 2022–Current
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 46mm
Water Resistance: 300m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,800

The 46mm A17378 model is only offered with a black or blue dial, and a matching bezel insert.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver (2024)

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
Reference number(s): E10379
Years Produced: 2024–present
Movement: Breitling Caliber 10 (ETA 2892-A2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 46mm
Water Resistance: 1,000m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $5,500

The largest current Breitling Superocean is a professional-grade dive watch with a titanium case, anti-magnetic shielding, and water resistance up to 1,000m. If 300m isn’t enough for you, or maybe if you just want one of these cool camouflage-lookin’ dials, the Superocean 46 Automatic Pro Diver is a great choice.

And there’s still a whole other subgenre of Superoceans I haven’t even mentioned yet.

SuperOcean Heritage (2007-2017)

The SuperOcean Heritage first appeared in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SuperOcean’s debut. The bezel insert, hands, Milanese bracelets and wingless-B logo all pay homage to the aesthetic of the original. The Heritage line has been sold alongside the regular SuperOcean line ever since.

SuperOcean Heritage 38

Reference number(s): A37320
Years Produced: 2007–2012
Movement: Breitling Caliber 37 (ETA 2895-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 38mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,400

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The SuperOcean Heritage 38 is the only non-chronograph SuperOcean with the seconds indicated in a subdial. It was only produced for about five years.

SuperOcean Heritage 42

Reference number(s): A17321
Years Produced: 2011-2017
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,100

The SuperOcean Heritage 42 effectively replaced the 38mm version. It sports the familiar Breitling Caliber 17 movement with a central seconds hand. Note that 25-jewel versions of this movement are based on ETA movements, while 26-jewel versions are based on Sellita equivalents. Black, white, or blue dials were offered.

SuperOcean Heritage 46 (2007-2017)

Reference number(s): A17320
Years Produced: 2007–2017
Movement: Breitling Caliber 17 (ETA 2824-2 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 46mm
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,100

The SuperOcean Heritage 46 puts the date window at 6 o’clock, and it had a nice copper dial option in addition to black, blue and white. Aside from that it’s pretty much just like the 42 but bigger.

SuperOcean Heritage Chronograph 44

Reference number(s): A23370, M23370 (DLC-coated, Special Swiss Edition)
Years Produced: 2007-2017
Movement: Breitling Caliber 23 (based on the Valjoux 7753 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,300

The Valjoux 7753-based SuperOcean Heritage Chronograph 44 ref. A23370 was the last two-register SuperOcean chrono. It had the familiar black, white and blue dial offerings, and you could choose a green or black bezel insert on the white and black versions.

SuperOcean Heritage Chronograph 46

Reference number(s): A13320, M13320 (DLC-coated USA limited edition), U13320 (Gold bezel insert)
Years Produced: 2008–2017
Movement: Breitling Caliber 13 (based on Valjoux 7750), self-winding automatic chronograph, COSC-certified, 28,800 vibrations per hour
Case Diameter: 46mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,300

The SuperOcean Heritage Chronograph 46 appeared one year after the 44mm version, with a Valjoux 7750-based movement and its familiar 6-9-12 subdial configuration.

SuperOcean Heritage II (2017-2025)

In 2017, the SuperOcean Heritage II lineup introduced ceramic bezel inserts, and Tudor-based movements for the time-and-date models. Chronographs were no longer offered in 46mm, but the 44mm size got an in-house movement option in addition to the standard Valjoux base model. The “II” models can be easily distinguished from the first generation of SuperOcean Heritages by the bisected hour hand.

The three sizes of time-and-date SuperOcean Heritage II models are hard to tell apart from each other in photos, unless you know what to look at, which is the date window:

• Date window outline right up against the minute hashes = 42mm
• Black date wheel with no outline = 44mm
• Date window outline with stubby partial hour marker underneath = 46mm

Although the SuperOcean Heritage II era didn’t really get rolling until 2017, there was actually a special model released in 2016:

SuperOcean Heritage Chronoworks

Reference number(s): SB0161E4/BE91-256S
Year Produced: 2016
Movement: Breitling 01 Chronoworks – B01C, featuring ceramic baseplates and bridges, silicon wheels, and enhanced efficiency (requires no lubricant)
Case Diameter: 46mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $21,000

The upscale Breitling SuperOcean Heritage Chronoworks model is an interesting and somewhat odd piece of SuperOcean history. It was the first SuperOcean chronograph with an in-house movement, but it’s not Breitling’s typical B01 movement. This “Chronoworks” version featured some serious upgrades:

1. Ceramic Components: Black ceramic baseplate and bridges reduce friction and eliminate lubrication needs.
2. Silicon Parts: Lightweight, non-magnetic silicon escapement and wheels improve energy transfer, precision, and wear resistance.
3. Variable-Inertia Balance: The balance wheel uses four tiny adjustable gold weights on its rim to regulate timekeeping. Moving the weights outward increases inertia, slowing the oscillation, while moving them inward decreases inertia, speeding it up. This “free-sprung” design eliminates the need for a regulator arm. The bi-metallic construction (meaning two metals with thermal expansion tendencies that counteract each other) compensates for temperature changes as well.
4. Elastic-Toothed Wheels: These wheels in the vertical clutch ensure precise meshing, reducing energy loss and eliminating stutter when starting or stopping the chronograph.
5. 100-Hour Power Reserve: A longer mainspring boosts the power reserve from 70 to 100 hours without increasing movement size.

This advanced movement came with a big price tag–about $40,000–but today the SuperOcean Chronoworks sells secondhand for about half that. It occupies a rather weird space in the market.

Superocean Heritage II B20 Automatic 42mm

Reference number(s): AB2010, UB2010
Years Produced: 2017–2025
Movement: Breitling Caliber B20 (Tudor MT5612 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 42mm
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,200

The SuperOcean Heritage B20 is part of the “SuperOcean Heritage II” generation, featuring a Tudor-based movement (with improved power reserve of 70 hours) instead of the usual Breitling Caliber 17. Aside from that, and the bisected hour hand, it’s pretty much the same as the first SuperOcean Heritage 42.

Superocean Heritage II B20 Automatic 44mm

Reference number(s): AB2030, MB2030, UB2030 (Gold bezel)
Years Produced: 2018–2025
Movement: Breitling Caliber B20 (Tudor MT5612 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 44mm
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,200

Ref. AB2030/UB2030/MB2030 introduced a 44mm non-chronograph size into the Heritage lineup for the first time. The “B20” in its name means it has the Tudor-based movement as well. And check out the cool black date wheel.

It was offered with a blue dial and bezel insert, or a black dial and bezel insert. And, interestingly, 100 examples of the AB2030 were made with a blue dial and a black bezel insert, sold exclusively in Japan:

Superocean Heritage II B20 Automatic 46mm

Reference number(s): AB2020, UB2020
Years Produced: 2017–2025
Movement: Breitling Caliber B20 (Tudor MT5612 base), automatic, 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 46mm
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,450

The 46mm version of the B20 Superocean Heritage added a green dial option to the lineup for the first time.

Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44

Reference number(s): A13313, M13313, U13313
Years Produced: 2017–2025
Movement: Breitling Caliber 13 (Valjoux 7750 base), 8 beats per second
Case Diameter: 44mm
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $3,500–$5,000

Breitling no longer offers a chronograph version of the regular Superocean, but if you want a current Superocean chrono you have two options from within the Heritage line. The first is the 7750-based model shown above.

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44

Reference number(s): AB0162
Years Produced: 2017-2025
Movement: Breitling Caliber 01 (Manufacture), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified, power reserve of approximately 70 hours
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $5,100

If you’d prefer an in-house Breitling movement with a 3-6-9 subdial configuration, you can pay a little bit more for the Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44. It’s a very clean-looking watch if you don’t mind the 4:30 date window.

Superocean Heritage ’57 Capsule Collection (2020+)

The Superocean Heritage ’57 Capsule Collection debuted in April 2020, featuring often-colorful reinterpretations of the SuperOcean ref. 1004 in 42mm cases. The “Heritage’ 57” name is a bit confusing because the regular Heritage models were also clearly inspired by the 1957 design. But this one even more so: The oversized funky hour hand and signature hour markers of the original Breitling SuperOcean are back.

Breitling’s “Capsule Collections” are retro-inspired collections based on watches from their past, and all SuperOcean Heritage ’57 models are considered part of the Capsule Collection models. Frankly, I think these extra sub-layers of naming conventions are confusing. Breitling could just drop the “Capsule Collection” moniker altogether (like it did with “Steelfish” and “Aeromarine”) and we’d all be better off. Regardless, they’re cool-looking watches.

Heritage ’57 (42mm)

Reference number(s): A10370, U10370 (rose gold bezel)
Years Produced: 2020–Present
Movement: Breitling Caliber 10 (ETA 2892-A2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $4,350

From 2020 to the present, Breitling has offered the 42mm Superocean Heritage ’57 in a handful of colorways. The initial releases included classic black and blue dials, as well as a two-tone model featuring an 18k red gold bezel paired with a black ceramic insert. Then they made versions of both the black and blue dials with rainbow hour markers. Another standout was the Outerknown Limited Edition, created in collaboration with the sustainable brand Outerknown, featuring a bronze-colored dial and a NATO strap made from Econyl (recycled nylon).

Heritage ’57 (38mm)

Reference number(s): A10340, U10340
Years Produced: 2021–Present
Movement: Breitling Caliber 10 (ETA 2892-A2 base), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 38mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Approximate pre-owned market value as of 2025: $2,700

The Breitling Superocean Heritage ’57 ref. A10340 is part of the Pastel Paradise Collection, introduced in 2021. This collection featured pastel dials and matching bezel insets and straps to go along with them. The aquamarine, mint green, and powder blue colorways are all pretty nice. The pastel colors can look more colorful or more silvery depending on the light. Here’s a shot of the pastel blue looking more silvery:

In 2024, Breitling introduced the Highlands Edition, which brought rose gold bezels and earthy tones to the collection, including brown, green, copper, and blue dials paired with matching ceramic bezel inserts.

Superocean Heritage III (2025+)

The third generation of Superocean Heritage models debuted in June 2025, and can be viewed as somewhat of a continuation of the Capsule Collection style (same bezel style and tri-section hour hand). For the Superocean Heritage III models, there has been a notable size shift: 36mm, 40mm, 42mm and 44mm instead of 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm, while the chronographs shrank from 44mm to 42mm.

All of the latest Superocean Heritage models–except for the 36mm size which has a Sellita-based movement–have Breitling’s in-house B31 movement, with an impressive 78-hour power reserve. The B31, among Breitling’s 2025 releases, is their first manufacture time-only movement. Shaped mesh bracelet endlinks–no more lug gap!–and more bulbous crowns are the other major updates. On any model, you can choose this updated mesh bracelet, which comes with a butterfly clasp, or a faux-mesh rubber bracelet with a simpler folding clasp.

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 36

Reference number(s): A10390161C1S1, A10390161C1A1, A10390361L1S1, A10390361L1A1
Years Produced: 2025+
Movement: Breitling Caliber 10 (ETA 2892-A2 base or Sellita equivalent), automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified
Case Diameter: 36mm
Water Resistance: 200m
MSRP as of 2025: $5,250 on rubber strap with folding clasp (+$300 for mesh bracelet with butterfly clasp)

While the larger Superocean Heritage models are offered in dark green, dark blue, or black dials, the Superocean Heritage Automatic 36 is offered only in dark blue or a pastel pistachio/mint green.

The 10.42mm case height of the Superocean Heritage Automatic 36 is pretty slim for a watch rated to 200m.

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40

Reference number(s): AB3110361L1S1, AB3110361L1A1, AB31101A1C1S1, AB31101A1C1A1, AB3110241B1S1, AB3110241B1A1
Years Produced: 2025+
Movement: Breitling Caliber B31 (manufacture automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified)
Case Diameter: 40mm
Water Resistance: 200m
MSRP as of 2025: $6,200 on rubber strap with folding clasp (+$300 for mesh bracelet with butterfly clasp, +$250 for Kelly Slater dial)

The 40mm version of the “Superocean Heritage III” (well, the official name is “Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40”) comes in the three expected colors: green, blue, and black. But this blue dial has a Hawaiian floral motif made as an homage to Breitling ambassador Kelly Slater’s legendary surfing career. Limited to 500 pieces, this is the second Breitling x Kelly Slater watch, not counting three additional collabs with his clothing brand Outerknown.

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 42

Reference number(s): AB3111361L1S1, AB3111361L1A1, AB3111161C1S1, AB3111161C1A1, AB3111241B1S1, AB3111241B1A1, UB3111241B1S1, UB3111241B1A1
Years Produced: 2025+
Movement: Breitling Caliber B31 (manufacture automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified)
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 200m
MSRP as of 2025: $6,200 on rubber strap with folding clasp (+$300 for mesh bracelet with butterfly clasp, +$1,500 for two-tone)

The Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 42 lineup is pretty much the same as the 40mm one, except the blue dial is normal and the black dial is also offered in two-tone form (meaning a rose gold bezel, crown, and hour markers). Unlike on smaller Superocean Heritage models, there is a piece of the hour marker visible under the date window.

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 44

Reference number(s): AB3112361L1S1, AB3112361L1A1, AB3112241B1S1AB3112241B1A1, UB3112161C1S1, UB3112161C1A1
Years Produced: 2025+
Movement: Breitling Caliber B31 (manufacture automatic, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified)
Case Diameter: 44mm
Water Resistance: 200m
MSRP as of 2025: $6,200 on rubber strap with folding clasp (+$300 for mesh bracelet with butterfly clasp, +$1,700 for two-tone)

Interestingly, the Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic has the same $6,200 starting list price whether you choose the 40, 42, or 44.. There is very little visual difference between the two biggest sizes; the easiest tell is to look underneath the date window: if the minute hash marks are halfway eaten up by the date, that’s a 42. And if the minute hashes are almost full length, that’s a 44. It has the typical green, blue, and black dials but this time the blue dial gets the two-tone treatment.

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 42

Reference number(s): AB0156361L1S1, AB0156361L1A1, AB0156161C1S1, AB0156161C1A1, UB0156H11B1S1, UB0156H11B1A1
Years Produced: 2025+
Movement: Breitling Caliber B01 (in-house automatic chronograph, 8 beats per second, COSC-certified)
Case Diameter: 42mm
Water Resistance: 200m
MSRP as of 2025: $8,900 on rubber strap with folding clasp (+$300 for mesh bracelet with butterfly clasp, +$1,200 for two-tone)

The Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 42 got a significant visual overhaul along with a significant price increase. It has a cleaner two-register layout instead of the more common three-register design. Again blue, black, and green dials are offered, with black being two-tone only.

That just about covers every iteration of the Breitling Superocean. While it doesn’t get as much hype as some of its competitors, it’s a reliable and attractive everyday sports watch no matter what configuration you choose.