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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $25,400
Oyster Perpetual
RolexOyster Perpetual
MSRP $31,600
What people say

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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 Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual as a versatile, understated daily wear and a great entry-level Rolex, valuing its excellent build quality, comfortable bracelets, and clean dial design. Some reviewers and owners specifically highlight its stellar chromalight lume and sharp dial indices, while others note a 70-hour power reserve and accuracy around +/- 2 seconds per day. However, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire at retail due to high demand, with significant waiting times often exceeding a year for specific configurations, leading some to consider the grey market. Some owners find the unicoloured dials boring, and one reviewer criticized the faint lume on the hands. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its versatile wearability and solid build quality, despite the acquisition challenges.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$25,400
Oyster Perpetual$31,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
42mm
31mm
Thickness
12.56mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
0
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,400
$31,600
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