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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $25,400
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$25,400
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
6R54
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,400
$1,750
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