Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsBreitling Superocean Automatic


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Measurements
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Superocean Automatic

Superocean Automatic
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
38h
38h
MSRP
$25,400
$5,700
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Breitling Caliber 17
Case
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its build quality, comfortable bracelet, and COSC certification, with many highlighting the 42mm size as wearable even on smaller wrists and the blue ceramic bezel helping it appear smaller. Reviewers and owners alike note its slim profile and textured dial with well-proportioned hands and luminous markings, while the ceramic bezel turns with satisfying clicks. Some owners find the polished center links too flashy and the blue dial with blue bezel design divisive, with one owner reporting their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while another noted their 46mm model ran nearly a minute fast per day. The power reserve of 38-42 hours is considered normal by some owners, though others find it disappointing for a luxury watch. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive design at its price point.
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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