Special Characteristics - Breitling SUPEROCEAN 44 Manual Del Usario

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

DECOMPRESSION VALVE
To avoid a potential explosion when returning to the surface, the case of
your B chronometer is fitted with a decompression valve that vents
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the gases – mostly helium – that accumulate in the case during prolonged
immersion at great depths.
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UNIDIRECTIONAL BEZEL WITH INDEX-MARKERS
The bezel of your watch is marked with 12 index-
markers: they are used as points of reference to mark
the time of departure or a limit time one wishes to
remember. On models with no chronograph func-
tions, they also serve as "minute chronograph"
enabling one to measure time elapsed in minutes.
For safety, the bezel can only turn counterclockwise.
Rider-tabs make it easier to rotate the bezel by giving
a better grip (especially when wearing gloves) and
additionally protect the glass.
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