Breitling SuperOcean 'Slow Moving Chronograph' Archived which ultimately leads to the

which ultimately leads to the later version of the model

These unusually named watches were produced during World War II and were sold directly and exclusively by the Swedish government in an effort to help their crippled economy

It was purchased in 1965 on a navy/army/air force base in Europe and is accompanied by its original sales recepit

the Shield never enjoyed as much success as the Crown

and obscure nautical functionality clearly add to their appeal

Breitling SuperOcean 'Slow Moving Chronograph' Archived which ultimately leads to theWhy We Love It Nautical Chronographs inhabit a strange space on the vintage timepiece spectrum. Most divers rely on a rotating bezel to calculate how much time is remaining for their dive. Topside timepieces, like Heuer's Skipper models and various yacht timers often utilize small, hard to read chrono subdials which are sub optimal in choppy conditions. Thus, the notion of developing a chronograph most usually employed in the fields of aviation or