{"product_id":"case-676-breitling-superocean-steelfish-x-plus-ref-a1739010-b772","title":"Case #676 — Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish \"X-Plus\" Ref. A1739010\/B772","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #676 — Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish \"X-Plus\" Ref. A1739010\/B772\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope: Box, Papers, and Undated Warranty Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Breitling dive-watch excess from an era when excess was part of the appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SuperOcean Steelfish A17390 takes a 44 mm stainless-steel case, gives it a massive 2,000-meter depth rating, adds a COSC-certified automatic movement, and wraps the whole thing in the muscular case and bezel architecture that defined Breitling’s professional sports watches of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors often associate this 44 mm generation with the “X-Plus” name. Breitling used that designation briefly when the larger model arrived to distinguish it from the earlier 42 mm Steelfish, before reverting to simply “Steelfish.” Either way, the important distinction is the watch itself: this is the big 44 mm, 2,000-meter version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black B772 dial keeps all of that hardware remarkably readable, with oversized luminous markers, large hands, and a date display at 3 o’clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is graded Good Pre-Owned. Wear is most evident on the case and rotating bezel, consistent with a substantial tool watch that has actually been worn rather than stored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes its box, papers, and undated warranty book and is fitted to a black rubber strap capable of accommodating approximately an 8¼-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction date is currently unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: A1739010\/B772\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: SuperOcean Steelfish 44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Nickname: “X-Plus”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter: 44 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: Approximately 16.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width: 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel: Unidirectional Rotating Stainless-Steel Dive Bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown: Screw-Locked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Breitling Calibre 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type: Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification: COSC Chronometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency: 28,800 VPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels: 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve: Approximately 42 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 2,000 meters \/ 6,600 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap: Black Rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit: Up to Approximately 8¼-inch Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes: Visible wear, most evident on the case and bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Box, Papers, and Undated Warranty Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Steelfish sits in one of the more memorable chapters of Breitling’s modern dive-watch history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earlier Steelfish used a 42 mm case, but Breitling subsequently pushed the concept to 44 mm and doubled down on the professional specifications with a 2,000-meter depth rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a short period, that larger model was called the SuperOcean Steelfish X-Plus to distinguish it from the smaller watch. Once the earlier version disappeared, the “X-Plus” designation was dropped and the 44 mm model continued simply as the Steelfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat short-lived naming convention is why the X-Plus label still follows these watches in collector circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore important than the name is what Breitling built: a huge-depth, chronometer-certified mechanical diver with the physical presence to match its specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Steelfish is unapologetically a product of Breitling’s tool-watch era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bezel is broad and deeply articulated for grip. The crown is heavily protected. The dial uses large luminous markers and hands. The case has enough thickness to make its depth rating visually believable before anyone reads the specification sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the black dial, all of that becomes particularly cohesive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is very little decorative softness here. It looks like equipment because that is what it was designed to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center is Breitling Calibre 17.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe automatic movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, carries COSC chronometer certification, and provides approximately 42 hours of power reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the headline specification remains the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA screw-locked crown, sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel, and substantial stainless-steel construction allow the Steelfish to carry a remarkable 2,000-meter water-resistance rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is far beyond anything an ordinary owner is likely to require, but it is central to the personality of the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example makes no attempt to pretend it has lived in a safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is graded Good Pre-Owned, with visible wear concentrated primarily on the case and bezel. That wear is part of the pricing and is disclosed plainly rather than minimized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black rubber strap keeps a 44 mm, 16.1 mm-thick steel dive watch surprisingly manageable on the wrist and will accommodate approximately an 8¼-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also arrives with its box, papers, and undated warranty book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone who wants a Steelfish to actually wear rather than preserve, the condition tier makes sense: the inevitable first mark has already happened, while the essential character of the watch remains intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper old-school Breitling tool watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 44 mm case, black dial, Calibre 17 chronometer movement, and extraordinary 2,000-meter rating make the Steelfish “X-Plus” generation one of the more memorable SuperOceans of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 676 is honestly graded for its visible case and bezel wear, but retains its box and paperwork, carries a generously sized rubber strap, and offers the full Steelfish experience without pristine-example pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58493162619183,"sku":null,"price":2350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_6686.jpg?v=1789689099","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-676-breitling-superocean-steelfish-x-plus-ref-a1739010-b772","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}