A pre-owned Breitling Superocean runs, as of July 2026, from about £1,650 to £5,500 for the great majority of models — with only vintage collector pieces climbing beyond that. An older steel Superocean or Superocean II starts near £1,650; the modern 42–44mm divers sit around £2,100–£3,350; the retro-styled Superocean Heritage adds a few hundred; and the B01 chronograph is the £5,000-plus outlier. It is one of the best-value routes into a serious Swiss dive watch.
Here is a dated, segmented guide to what the Breitling Superocean actually sells for on the UK pre-owned market, from current asking prices at Chrono24 UK, Watchfinder, Watches.co.uk and BQ Watches, cross-checked against Chrono6538’s proprietary dataset of pre-owned pieces.
What is the Superocean, and who is it for?
The Superocean is Breitling’s dive watch — born in 1957, relaunched many times, and split today into two moods. The modern Superocean is the purposeful tool diver: bold, legible, seriously water-resistant. The Superocean Heritage is the softer, retro-leaning cousin, built around the mesh “ocean classic” bracelet and 1950s cues. Crucially the line spans 36mm to 46mm, so the smaller 36mm and 42mm cases suit slimmer and ladies’ wrists just as well as the big 44–46mm divers suit larger ones.
How much is a pre-owned Superocean worth in 2026?
The figures below are wider open-market asking prices as of July 2026, segmented by series and size. They are market floors and typical ranges, not Chrono6538’s own prices — an authenticated, serviced and guaranteed watch sells at a premium to the bare private-market figure.
| Segment (typical reference) | Size | Guide asking price, Jul 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Superocean / Superocean II, steel (A17340 / A17365) | 42–46mm | from ~£1,650 (worn, no papers) · ~£1,900 dealer |
| Superocean 36, steel (A17316) | 36mm | ~£2,000–2,400 |
| Modern Superocean, steel (A17366 / A17367) | 42–44mm | ~£2,100–3,100 |
| Superocean Heritage B20 automatic, steel (AB2010 / AB2030) | 42–44mm | ~£2,800–3,350 |
| Superocean Heritage ’57 / capsule editions, steel | 42mm | ~£3,500–4,900 |
| Superocean Heritage Chronograph B01, steel | 44mm | ~£5,000–5,350 |
Sources: Chrono24 UK and Watchfinder per-reference listings; Watches.co.uk; BQ Watches. Some current-collection figures are EUR/USD-sourced, so indicative. Cross-checked against Chrono6538’s proprietary dataset of pre-owned pieces.
Where does the Superocean start?
Value lives in the previous-generation cases. An older steel Superocean or Superocean II (the A17340 and A17365 families, 42–46mm) can start around £1,650 in worn condition without papers, and sit near £1,900 from a dealer. For that you get a genuine Swiss automatic diver with real water resistance — remarkable money for the metal and movement on your wrist. These are the pieces to hunt if you want the most watch for the least outlay.
What about the smaller and ladies’ end?
The Superocean 36 (A17316, 36mm) is the one to know for a slimmer or ladies’ wrist. It keeps the full dive-watch look — unidirectional bezel, bright dial — in a case that wears comfortably under a cuff, and trades around £2,000–£2,400 pre-owned. Breitling built these in clean white, black and blue dials, so there is a genuinely versatile everyday option here that most buyers overlook.
What does the modern and Heritage range cost?
The current-style Superocean divers (A17366 and A17367, 42–44mm) sit in the £2,100–£3,100 band, with dial colour and condition driving the difference. Step across to the retro Superocean Heritage B20 (AB2010 and AB2030, on the mesh bracelet with Breitling’s in-house B20 movement) and you are at roughly £2,800–£3,350 — the sweet spot for buyers who want the 1950s look with a modern engine.
Which versions command a premium?
Two directions pull prices up. Complication — the Superocean Heritage Chronograph B01 44 commands about £5,000–£5,350 for its in-house chronograph. And rarity — special and capsule editions such as the Superocean Heritage ’57 “Highlands” and the limited colourways trade at £3,500–£4,900. At the very top, the original 1957 Ref 807 “Slow Motion” is a genuine vintage collector’s piece and lives in five-figure territory, well outside the everyday market above.
Is a pre-owned Superocean a good buy?
For value it is one of the strongest dive watches around: Swiss automatic engineering, real depth rating, and an entry point well under £2,000. Decide first between the modern tool look and the Heritage’s retro charm, then buy on condition, service history and completeness. The figures here are open-market floors; a pre-owned Breitling bought authenticated and guaranteed will sit above them, which is the cost of buying with confidence. You can see our pre-owned Superocean selection → to compare sizes and series.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Breitling Superocean? An older steel Superocean or Superocean II — from about £1,650 privately, ~£1,900 from a dealer, as of July 2026.
Which Superocean suits a smaller wrist? The 36mm Superocean (A17316) keeps the full diver look in a compact case and trades around £2,000–£2,400.
Does the Superocean hold its value? Steel models have held steadily, helped by low entry prices; special editions and the B01 chronograph hold best. Values can fall as well as rise, and this is a guide, not investment advice.
Last updated: July 2026. Figures are wider-market asking prices, segmented by series and size, and are not Chrono6538’s own prices. Compiled by the Chrono6538 team from public UK listings and our proprietary dataset of pre-owned pieces.