Breitling Superocean 42
19 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Breitling Ref. A17375E71C1S1 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Blue on Blue, SOA42 Blue, Slow Motion 42 Blue
Production phases and changes
- 2022: Launch of the MY22 generation: complete redesign of the Superocean Automatic 42 as A17375
Movement variants
- 17 (2022–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- A17375-Bezel-Ceramic-Black-Uni-60
- A17375-E71-BlueCeramic-Uni-60 "Blue Ceramic"
Dial variants
- A17375-201-Green-Bronze — BREITLING / SUPEROCEAN / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE
- A17375-211-Black — BREITLING / SUPEROCEAN / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE
- Rainbow Superocean — BREITLING / SUPEROCEAN / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE
- A17375-E71C1-Blue — BREITLING / SUPEROCEAN / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE
- A17375-E71G1-Silver — BREITLING / SUPEROCEAN / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE
- Yellow Dial – Black Ceramic — BREITLING / SUPEROCEAN / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE / 300m-1000ft
Crystal variants
- Sapphire-Cambered-AR
Bracelet variants
- Superocean Steel Bracelet Ref. A17375-A1-Bracelet-Steel
- Stahl-Gliederband Superocean 42 Ref. A17375-A41-Steel-Bracelet-A1
- Ocean Rubber Strap Blau Ref. A17375-S1-OceanRubber-Blue
Serial numbers
- ? – ? (2022–?) — Since around 2003, Breitling has engraved a date code in the format WWYY (2-digit calendar week + 2-digit year) between the lower lugs at 6 o'clock; visible after removing the strap. Example: '0122' = week 1 of 2022. Sequential serial number ranges for A17375 are not publicly documented.
The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 A17375E71C1S1 — known among collectors as "Blue on Blue" or the "SOA42 Blue" — is no incremental update. In 2022, Breitling replaced the old case architecture with an entirely new geometry featuring flat, angular baton indices that collectors have dubbed the "Slow Motion" aesthetic. The blue ceramic bezel (designation E71) was a first for this line and arrived alongside five additional dial variants: silver, black, yellow, Rainbow, and green/bronze. At launch, the A17375 range came in four materials — steel, bronze, rose gold, and two-tone — alongside the 1,000-piece limited Kelly Slater Edition (A173751A1O1S1, Orange) released that same year. Repositioning the A17375 as a serious steel diver at this price point was a calculated move for Breitling in 2022 — and the market's response validated that decision.
## Why the Blue Ceramic Combination Holds Its Market Value
Blue on Blue is the most sought-after color pairing of the MY22 generation. The A17375-E71C1-Blue dial code matched with the blue ceramic bezel is precisely what keeps resale values more stable than the black bezel variant (suffix 211) or the silver (E71G1). The in-house Caliber 17 delivers an 80-hour power reserve inside the 42 mm steel case, water-resistant to 300 meters. Since the 2022 launch, the market has shown a consistent pattern: ceramic bezel variants in this line surface below retail far less often than their standard steel bezel counterparts. Anyone buying or selling should inspect the blue ceramic bezel carefully — ceramic scratches cannot be polished out and have a measurable impact on price.
Brand profile: Breitling
Breitling is known for aviation and dive watches. Chronographs (Navitimer, Chronomat) are the most frequently counterfeited. Pay close attention to slide rule details and COSC certification.
- Wing logo: a genuine Breitling logo shows the anchor and wing tips that NEVER touch — precise negative space between them — fakes let the tips meet or overlap
- 3D 'B' crown: the 'B' on the crown must appear three-dimensional with a light reflection on the curve — a flat 'B' = fake
- Bezel scale vs. dial: the outer white bezel scale must align precisely with the inner black dial indices — fakes show misalignment
- Date disc depth: a genuine Navitimer date disc sits flush with the dial plane — fakes show the date window as a 'crater' (noticeably sunken or raised)
Serial number format: Breitling serial numbers: alphanumeric, located between the lugs at 6 o'clock. Format: one letter + 8 digits (e.g. 'AB012012'). Older models: digits only.
Further sources
Buying guide: Breitling Superocean 42
Entry into Breitling
At $5,041 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Breitling on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 51.3 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Breitling Superocean 42 reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Superocean 42.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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