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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsHELM Vanuatu

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $25,400
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$25,400
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,400
$285
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