Why This Watch Matters This Breitling SuperOcean is a true '60s tool watch with an ingenious, legible design featuring an unusual minute chronograph and two-tone dial. The Full Story This chronograph showcases what a “tool watch” should be. Tool watches were meant to be legible, and this model achieved that goal with a black and white dial and thick, luminous hands to further enhance visibility. What makes this watch special, though, is the unusual minute chronograph indicated by a large, luminous, diamond-shaped hand rather than the usual sweeping chronograph hand to measure seconds. Due to the lack of constant motion in measuring minutes and not seconds, Breitling added another nifty feature – a circular window near six o’clock to tell whether or not the chronograph function is activated. When the chronograph is activated, the window shows a full luminous circular indication, and when the chronograph is temporarily stopped, there is a smaller circular indication. Once the chronograph hand is reset, the indicator is entirely black again. This rare vintage Breitling perfectly melds form and function and would be a great addition to any collection. The Fine Print Maker: BreitlingModel: SuperOceanReference: 2005Year: Circa 1965Case No: 1026255Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 41.5mm diameter; 14mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Modified chronograph movement Venus 188Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Black Single-Piece Shell Cordovan StrapLug Width: 22mmBox/Papers: N/A What we Love and What You Should Know While the case does show some overall surface scratches, it is well preserved with angular bevels still clearly visible on each lug. The bezel shows some light scratches and wear, and the crown is unsigned. The dial is in clean condition without any noticeable blemishes. The lume shows a nice patina with some cracks, which often happens with this model. The movement is in running condition with the chronograph function starting, stopping, and resetting beautifully.
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