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Breitling Superocean Steelfish Automatic Wristwatch

Partially verified

The Breitling Superocean Steelfish reference A17390 is a Swiss-made automatic diver wristwatch. It features a 44mm stainless steel round case with a unidirectional rotating bezel, screw-down crown, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, rated by the maker for water resistance to 2000 meters. The concentric sunburst black dial displays applied Arabic numerals at 12, 6, and 9, luminous circular hour markers, an inner 24-hour track, a date aperture at 3 o'clock, and a sweep seconds hand with a luminous arrow tip. The seller reports a chronometer-certified automatic movement with an approximate 42-hour power reserve. This example is fitted with an aftermarket or replacement perforated black and red leather strap.

Front view of Breitling Superocean Steelfish ref. A17390 resting inside its box
Front view of Breitling Superocean Steelfish ref. A17390 resting inside its box — SECOND HAND HOROLOGY. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
A17390
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-6092
Source-reported date
Modern
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bezel Construction

The Breitling Superocean Steelfish (ref. A17390) is constructed with a 44mm round stainless steel case. It features a unidirectional rotating diver bezel equipped with rider tabs and engraved numerals at the 15, 30, and 45-minute markers.

The case assembly includes a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown, supporting a manufacturer-rated water resistance of 2000 meters (6600 feet / 200 ATM). The case back is specified as a screw-down type.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Size: 44”
  • “Housed in a 44mm round stainless steel case with a unidirectional rotating diver bezel.”
  • “Brushed rotating bezel with rider tabs and engraved numerals at 15, 30, and 45”
  • “Water Resistance: 2000 meters / 6600 feet / 200 ATM”
  • “Scratch-resistant sapphire and a screw-down crown”
  • “Back: Screw”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a concentric black dial with a sunburst finish. The display includes applied Arabic numerals at the 12, 9, and 6 o'clock positions, alongside luminous circular hour markers and luminous hands.

Additional display elements include a date aperture located at 3 o'clock, an inner 24-hour scale, and a sweep seconds hand featuring a luminous tip.

Evidence for this section
  • “concentric black dial with sunburst finish”
  • “applied Arabic numerals at 12, 9 and 6 o'clock, luminous round hour markers and hands.”
  • “Lollipop sweep seconds hand with luminous tip and an inner 24-hour scale”
  • “The date indicator is at 3 o'clock.”

Movement and Configuration

The timepiece is powered by a self-winding, chronometer-certified automatic movement. It provides an approximate 42-hour power reserve. The specific movement caliber is not identified in the documentation.

The watch is presented on a perforated black and red leather two-piece strap and includes a Breitling-branded presentation box.

Evidence for this section
  • “self-winding watch powered by an automatic movement”
  • “officially chronometer-certified”
  • “Power Reserve: Approximately 42 Hours”
  • “Band Type: Black and red leather two-piece strap”
  • “The watch is coming with a black and red leather strap and in a Breitling box.”

Open research questions

  • What specific automatic movement caliber powers the A17390 reference?
  • What is the historical production range for the reference A17390 to better define 'Modern'?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Superocean Steelfish Automatic Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceA17390“reference A17390”
Case Size44 mm“Case Size: 44”
Water Resistance2000 meters / 6600 feet / 200 ATM“Water Resistance: 2000 meters / 6600 feet / 200 ATM”
Movement FunctionsSweep-seconds, Chronometer-certified COSC, Date display“Functions: Sweep-seconds Chronometer-certified - COSC Chronometer Date display”
Power ReserveApproximately 42 Hours“Power Reserve: Approximately 42 Hours”
Case Back MarkingsChronometre Officiellement Certifie MAnumacture En Suisse Etanche 2000M A17390“Case Back Markings: Chronometre Officiellement Certifie MAnumacture En Suisse Etanche 2000M A17390”
Case Thickness16.3 mm“Case Thickness: 16.3”

Visible details

  • Concentric circular texturing visible on the black dial with sunburst reflection
  • Brushed rotating bezel with rider tabs and engraved numerals at 15, 30, and 45
  • Perforated black leather strap with red edging and red contrast stitching
  • Watch rests inside a Breitling presentation box with visible brand logo

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber designation is not specified in the listing text
  • Case back markings are reported by the seller but not visible in the supplied photograph

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Breitling Superocean Steelfish Automatic Watch A17390 Chronometer 2000 – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 4214e63953

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