ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss AutomaticvsBreitling Superocean Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic at true scale

Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

12.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$2,150

lowest

$7,800

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Breitling Caliber 17

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.56mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Breitling Caliber 17
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$7,800
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Owners widely praise the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic for its toughness and durability, noting its suitability for rigorous use. The watch is also commended for great readability and quality that matches its price point, with one owner finding it comfortable to wear. It comes with multiple Ares-branded straps. On balance, owners rate the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic highly for its robust build and excellent value.

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its stunning aesthetics, with specific mentions of its blue ceramic bezel and white dial with blue accents, and the incredible, more interesting-in-person look of the bronze variant. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent build quality and comfortable bracelet, with one owner noting the slim profile and short lugs of a sibling variant make its larger case wear well. The ceramic bezel turns with satisfying clicks and is easy to operate, and the textured dial with chunky lumed hands offers legibility. Some owners find the approximately 42-hour power reserve inconvenient. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its striking design and robust build quality.