Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42
Ref. A17366021B1A1
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$4,950
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 is the Breitling Superocean Automatic ($5,700) — shared caliber (Breitling Caliber 17) and Same family (Superocean). If price is the constraint, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 at $1,530 (vs $4,950 for the Superocean Automatic 42) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vertigo Watches Diver One V2 is the standout microbrand take — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Superocean Automatic ($25,400) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 12
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
