Breitling, founded in Saint-Imier in 1884, pioneered the modern chronograph. Léon Breitling created the first independent chronograph pusher (1915) and the first separate reset pusher (1934) — innovations that define every chronograph made today. The Navitimer (1952) became the official watch of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Available below retail on the secondary market at 19% discount, this model offers exceptional value for buyers willing to purchase pre-owned. This pricing makes it one of the better value propositions in the dive watch category.
Our WVS Value Score of 70/100 places this in the upper range of luxury watches. The score reflects a solid balance between value retention, brand recognition, specification quality, and market availability.
The annual cost of ownership comes to $391 per year — roughly the cost of a gym membership. This factors in depreciation, periodic servicing, and insurance, and represents good value for a watch of this caliber.
Understanding the true cost of owning a luxury watch requires looking beyond the purchase price. Our cost-of-ownership model calculates the annual net expense of keeping the Breitling Superocean A17375E71B1A1 on your wrist, factoring in three key components.
First, depreciation: based on historical pricing data for this reference and similar Breitling models, we estimate annual value change at 6%. This depreciation rate is typical for this price segment and brand positioning. Second, servicing: Breitling recommends periodic maintenance to ensure accuracy and water resistance. We amortize the estimated service cost across the recommended interval, arriving at $80 per year. Third, insurance: at approximately 1.5% of market value, annual insurance costs $62 to protect against theft, loss, or accidental damage.
Combining these factors yields a net annual cost of $391. That's roughly $1.07 per day — less than a daily cup of coffee.
Estimated market price trend based on aggregated public listing data. Prices reflect average asking prices for complete sets in excellent condition. Updated monthly.
Our proprietary score rates every luxury watch on a 0-100 scale across five dimensions. Scores above 85 indicate exceptional value retention and market positioning. The formula is transparent and weight-based.
When considering the Breitling Superocean A17375E71B1A1, it helps to understand how it compares to alternatives in the dive watch category. The highest-scoring alternative is the Rolex Explorer with a Value Score of 89/100, slightly above the A17375E71B1A1's 70/100. The comparison table below provides a detailed side-by-side analysis of all key metrics.
| Watch | Market Price | Size | WR | Own/Yr | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breitling Superocean A17375E71B1A1 | $3,500–$4,800 | 42mm | 300m | $391/yr | 70 |
| Rolex Explorer 124270 | $8,500–$11,000 | 36mm | 100m | $100/yr | 89 |
| Rolex Air-King 126900 | $8,000–$11,000 | 40mm | 100m | $99/yr | 88 |
| Rolex Explorer 226570 | $10,500–$14,000 | 36mm | 100m | $105/yr | 87 |
| Tudor Black Bay M79830RB-0001 | $3,200–$4,200 | 41mm | 200m | $210/yr | 75 |
| Tudor Black Bay M7941A1A0RU-0001 | $3,000–$3,800 | 41mm | 200m | $199/yr | 75 |
Originally designed for professional underwater use, modern dive watches are equally at home on a desk as they are at depth. The rotating bezel tracks elapsed time underwater, while the high water resistance and luminous markers ensure readability in low-light conditions.
Key specifications for a dive watch include water resistance (minimum 200m for ISO 6425 certification), unidirectional rotating bezel, luminous hands and indices, screw-down crown, and robust bracelet with dive extension. Higher-end models feature helium escape valves for saturation diving.
Dive watches are the most versatile luxury watch category. They pair equally well with a suit, casual wear, or technical gear. The sport-luxury aesthetic makes them appropriate for virtually any situation, which is why models like the Submariner and Seamaster are among the best-selling luxury watches globally.
Breitling watches are readily available with significant discounts. Grey market prices run 25-40% below retail, and even ADs may negotiate 10-15% off. The brand's aggressive pricing on the secondary market makes pre-owned Breitling watches exceptional value — you get a genuine manufacture chronograph for the price of many quartz watches.
Breitling manufactures in-house chronograph movements (B01 family) alongside outsourced calibres. The B01 is a column-wheel, vertically-coupled chronograph with 70-hour power reserve — a technically excellent movement. All Breitling movements are COSC-certified. The Breitling 01 is arguably one of the best chronograph movements available under $10,000.
Breitling recommends servicing every 4-6 years. Service costs are $500-$900 for the B01 chronograph, less for simpler models. Breitling offers a 5-year warranty on new watches, providing reasonable protection for the initial ownership period.
Breitling watches depreciate 35-55% from retail, making them a buyer's market on the pre-owned side. The Navitimer retains value best due to its iconic status. The brand's recent efforts under Georges Kern to reposition as a modern luxury brand may improve resale trajectory over time.
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| Ref | Variant | Retail | Score | Own/Yr | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17375E71B1A1 | Heritage 42 Steel/Black ◂ | $5,150 | 70 | $391/yr | $3,500–$4,800 |
Value Score 70/100 · $391/year to own · 94% retention