1966 Breitling SuperOcean 2005 MK 3
A stunning & rare vintage diver from the late 1960s
$12000.00
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Vintage diver perfection at its finest! Feast your eyes on this Breitling SuperOcean Ref. 2005 Mark 2 with its striking thick green lume and eye-catching yachting bezel, preserved in pristine New Old Stock condition.
The Breitling SuperOcean 2005 comes from a period when various watch brands set the trends for the coming decades with their full creativity and bold ideas. This diver's chronograph was first introduced in 1964 and featured a very unusual and creative design.
The star of the show? Its mesmerizing "slow seconds" mechanism, with it's unique paddle chrono hand timing minutes not seconds, powered by a modified Venus 188. To confirm operation, Breitling added a six o'clock activity indicator (dot) to show if the timing mechanism was engaged, paused or off, adding a unique charm to this iconic dive watch—a true collector’s dream rooted in Breitling’s storied heritage.
A rare watch, which has been used as the main inspiration for Breitling's current line up of SuperOcean watches. It is paired with a period correct Milanese mesh bracelet from JB Champion.
This particular Breitling SuperOcean 2005 is the second generation (MK3) from 1969 with a cool yachting bezel. A special look of this watch is created thanks to the large tritium markers and the square-tipped chrono minute hand. At 9 o'clock is a sub-dial with running seconds.
The Breitling SuperOcean 2005 is still one of the underrated vintage diver watches. It is constantly increasing in value and is extremely difficult to find in good condition. The example offered here is an exceptional opportunity for the Collector.
Condition:
What makes this example so special and rare is its almost unworn condition with only minimal signs of storage (like new old stock). The case is unpolished and has razor-sharp edges. The dial is absolutely perfect.
The thick lume is intact with only small lateral crack on the paddle hand and some ageing on the subdial hand.
The yachting bezel is also preserved without scratches and shows rich colors. The caseback is engraving is immaculate.
The movement has been serviced by our watchmaker and is working strongly & accurately for its age with an amplitude of 297 and losing just 1 second per day. The "slow seconds" counter works correctly. The watch will come with a Service Receipt and 12month movement guarantee.
Specifications:
Case: 42 mm
Movement: Venus 188, Manual Wind with Central Hand minutes counter. Aperture above 6:00 shows if timer function is off, running, or frozen.
Bezel: External rotating "yachting" bezel
Crystal: Acrylic
Production: Likely less than 500 pieces made / sold.
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct, JB Champion mesh bracelet. Rubber tropic strap available as an option.
For any watch you would like to purchase, kindly send us an email to vintage.eye.watches@gmail.com A detailed invoice will be prepared prior to payment.
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We use DHL Express for international shipping. Shipping to most destinations is normally 2-3 days. We ship with discrete packaging.
We stand fully behind the authenticity and quality of our watches. Each watch is carefully inspected by our watchmaker. Any movement serviced by us comes with a 12-month warranty. Additionally, we guarantee the functionality and condition of the watch as described.