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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its price point.

Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge for its innovative deep blue sapphire dial, which is considered superior to other transparent dial executions, and its slim, ergonomic 42mm case. The lumed rubber strap is also a frequently highlighted feature, contributing to the watch's homogeneous luminosity and "damn cool" aesthetic. The watch is noted for offering incredible value, with a Sellita SW300-1 movement providing a 56-hour power reserve and 60ATM water resistance. However, one owner reported the sapphire dial cracked from the inside during regular use, and the brand denied warranty repair for this issue. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge highly for its striking dial execution and innovative features at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
C60 Sapphire Edge49.32mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
C60 Sapphire Edge56h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
C60 Sapphire Edge300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
C60 Sapphire Edge$1,640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
49.32mm
Thickness
12.56mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.32mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$1,640
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