Breitling Superocean Automatic 42vsMKII Project 300

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Measurements
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Superocean Automatic 42

Project 300
Diameter
42mm
41.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
13.3mm
lowest
13.4mm
Water Resistance
500m
highest
300m
MSRP
$4,950
$1,995
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
ETA 2824-2
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 for its robust build, excellent lume, crisp dial details, and comfortable wearability, with many noting it wears smaller than its 42mm size, feeling more like 40-41mm due to short, downward-curving lugs. The rubber strap is also considered amazing, and the bracelet with micro-adjustments is a highlight for some. The watch is seen as a great value and an excellent first expensive or automatic watch, featuring classic design cues and serious tool-watch specifications. Some owners criticize the clasp and aluminum bezel insert, preferring ceramic options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 highly for its comfortable wearability and robust tool-watch capabilities at a great value.
Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced design, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its high legibility and bold, balanced aesthetic, inspired by classic dive watches. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its exceptional lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.
The 39.5mm case size fits most wrists well. The watch offers 200M water resistance. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.
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