Breitling Super Ocean 2005 Slow Chrono Double Signed Lip
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1965
This wristwatch is a Breitling Super Ocean reference 2005, widely referred to as a 'slow chrono'. It features a 42mm steel case and is distinguished by a dial bearing signatures from both Breitling and the French retailer Lip.
The chronograph function is designed to measure minutes rather than seconds, utilizing a diamond-shaped hand to track elapsed time. The dial incorporates an aperture in the lower half that provides a visual status indication for the chronograph function, displaying different colors when the mechanism is disengaged, running, or stopped. The movement is a modified Venus 188 caliber. The watch is equipped with a winding crown marked with a large 'B'.
It is provided on a Bulang and Sons leather strap and includes a leather pouch. The auction description reports the watch has been serviced.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1965
- Dial
- Breitling and Lip signature
- Type
- Chronograph
- Movement
- Modified Venus 188
- Case Size
- 42mm
- Reference
- 2005
- Manufacturer
- Breitling
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling/Lip
- Chronograph function
- Minutes tracking
Design
- Dial and Case
- The watch features a 42mm steel case and a black rotating bezel. The dial is notable for its dual-branded signatures, displaying both Breitling and the retailer Lip. A distinctive feature of this model is the chronograph function, which uses a diamond-shaped hand to track elapsed minutes instead of the traditional seconds. Integrated into the lower portion of the dial is an aperture that displays the state of the chronograph. This indicator transitions between colors to communicate whether the timer is currently disengaged, running, or stopped in a specific position, aiding in readability for its intended use as a diver's chronograph.
- Visible features
- • Dial signed 'BREITLING GENEVE' and 'LIP' • Chronograph status indicator aperture at the 6 o'clock position • Black bi-directional rotating bezel with minute graduation • Modified Venus 188 movement visible through the case back
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by a modified Venus 188 movement. This caliber has been adapted specifically to support the minute-recording chronograph mechanism, differentiating it from standard three-register or two-register chronographs of the period. The winding crown features the signature large 'B' design, associated with Breitling watches of this era. The auction description reports that the movement has undergone a full service by their watchmaker.
- Provenance and Manufacturer
- The inclusion of the Lip signature on the dial indicates its historical association with the French retailer Lip, which operated as both a retailer and a manufacturer. The item is offered as an individually identified example of the reference 2005 Super Ocean. It is supplied with a leather pouch provided by the vendor.
Identification
- Reference
- 2005
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact provenance of the 'Lip' dual-signed dial configuration is not documented in the source
- Research required: The source does not explicitly state if the watch remains water-resistant to its original specifications