Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsCertina DS Action Diver 43mm 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 Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.0mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$1,045

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.01mm
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
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
$1,045
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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

The Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its exceptional value, robust build quality, and sporty character, with owners highlighting its striking sunburst blue dial and precise bezel alignment. Some reviewers note the 43mm size and NATO strap can make it thick for under-cuff wear, and one owner found the end links did not perfectly match the case. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of 3-6 seconds per day and another of +45 seconds over 47 days. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 an excellently priced and well-built tool watch that offers significant value for its price.

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