Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsCertina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

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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 GMT Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$1,286

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

POWERMATIC 80.661

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.54mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
POWERMATIC 80.661
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,286
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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 GMT Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its value, offering a traveler-style GMT with an 80-hour power reserve and flyer functionality. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive, modern aesthetic and solid build quality, with one owner calling it a watch they are in love with. The green dial is noted as appealing, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered fairly accurate. However, some find the 13.8mm thickness chunky, and a few owners report minor issues like a misaligned bezel or end links that do not perfectly align with the case. The bracelet's pin-and-collar sizing system is also mentioned as a missed opportunity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 highly for its compelling value and true GMT functionality.

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