Breitling Superocean Automatic 42vsMKII Project 300

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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.

Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 at true scale

Superocean Automatic 42

MKII Project 300 at true scale

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 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
41.25mm
Thickness
13.32mm
13.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,950
$1,995
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Reviews

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic 42

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.

MKII Project 300

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.

From video reviewers

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.