Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 or the Rolex Submariner?

At MSRP the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 is the cheaper of the two at $4,750, against $10,050 for the Rolex Submariner — a $5,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 or the Rolex Submariner?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Rolex Submariner — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 or the Rolex Submariner?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Rolex Submariner.

What movement does the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 run compared to the Rolex Submariner?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 uses the Breitling Caliber 17 and the Rolex Submariner uses the 3230.

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Breitling Superocean Automatic 42vsRolex Submariner

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Breitling Superocean Automatic 42

A17366021B1A1

MSRP $4,750

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Rolex Submariner

124060

MSRP $10,050

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic 4242mm

Submariner41mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic 42—

Submariner70h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic 42500m

Submariner300m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic 42$4,750

Submariner$10,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire, glareproofed both sides

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Indices

—

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Breitling Caliber 17

3230

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,750

$10,050

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