Balticus Watches Deep WatervsBreitling 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.

Balticus Watches Deep Water at true scale

Deep Water

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

12.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,011

lowest

$5,700

Movement

Miyota 9015

Breitling Caliber 17

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
12.56mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Breitling Caliber 17
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,011
$5,700
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Reviews

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Balticus Watches Deep Water

Balticus Watches Balticus Deep Water is described as built like a tank with a non-tapered 22mm bracelet. It features a Damascus steel case and buckle with a wavy pattern, paired with a meteorite dial for a raw aesthetic. On balance, owners appreciate the Balticus Deep Water Stardust for its robust build and unique dial and case materials.

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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