Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsChronotechna SeaQuest Dive

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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

Chronotechna SeaQuest Dive at true scale

SeaQuest Dive

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.7mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
12.36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.67mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
SLN Dark Grey X1 Grade

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
n/a
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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.

Chronotechna SeaQuest Dive

The Chronotechna SeaQuest Dive is commended for its distinctive "blackest black" dial, achieved with Musou paint for striking contrast, and its minimalist design that sidesteps common diver watch clichés. The watch is equipped with a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, a 42mm steel case featuring both brushed and polished finishes, a unidirectional ceramic bezel, and 300m water resistance. However, one owner notes that the cut-out edges of the sandwich dial appear rough, suggesting potential quality control issues with dial finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Chronotechna SeaQuest Dive for its unique dial and design, despite some concerns about dial finishing.

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