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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic's wearability, with the 42mm case considered comfortable even on smaller wrists, and its bracelet is noted as superior to alternatives. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive dial colors, such as the praised green and sunburst blue, and the satisfying click of the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the polished center links too flashy, opting to brush them, and the watch's power reserve of 38-42 hours is considered normal by some, while others find it disappointing for a luxury timepiece. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while another reported a different model running nearly a minute fast per day, which other users suggested was abnormal. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial options, despite some finding its power reserve short.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$25,400
Rolex Deepsea$68,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.56mm
5.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,400
$68,100
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