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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $25,400
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $625
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Prospex Sea43.8mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$25,400
Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
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)
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,400
$625
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