Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsCertina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium) at true scale

DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium)

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51.4mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13.1mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$1,230

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51.44mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
POWERMATIC 80.611
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,230
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Reviews

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium)

The Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium) is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight titanium construction, and robust build quality, often compared favorably to high-end dive watches. Owners consistently highlight its ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, ISO-certified 300m water resistance, and the Powermatic 80 movement as key strengths at its price point. Some reviewers note minor concerns with bracelet hair snagging and end link fit, while accuracy figures range from 3-6 seconds per day. The 43mm case size is described as substantial by some, with a few owners expressing a preference for the smaller 40.5mm variant. The Powermatic 80 movement's second hand sweep is noted by some to be less smooth than alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium) highly for its impressive specifications and comfortable titanium build at an accessible price.

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