BREITLING SUPEROCEAN:
KING OF THE SEAS
Superocean was developed in the 1950s to help professional and military divers, and particularly special units. With its single-piece case and tempered crystal, it enabled dives to depths of 200 meters (600 ft).
Over the following years, it became a firm favorite among the first enthousiasts of leisure diving, and increasingly popular sport. Each generation of Superocean models has distinguished itself by its superior technical qualities which have greatly contributed to the reputation of these diver's watches.
Today's Superocean is no exception to the rule. Its sturdy steel case is water-resistant to 1,500 meters (5,000 ft). It is equipped with a screw-locked crown and a thick sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides.
Moreover, a safety valve enables it to balance the differences in pressure inside and outside the case. When internal overpressure reaches approximately 3 bars, the valve automatically evacuates the helium built up during prolonged stays at great depths and thus avoids the case exploding.
