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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsDOXA DOXA Army

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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.

DOXA Army

The DOXA Army is widely praised for its compelling blend of vintage aesthetics and modern specifications, featuring a slim 11.95mm case with 300m water resistance and a unique inverted sector dial with aged lume. Reviewers highlight its versatile stainless steel case with radial brushing, scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet or FKM rubber strap. The black version is described as timelessly cool, while the green offers a unique, rugged aesthetic. The DOXA Army utilizes the reliable ETA 2824 movement and is priced at $2,050 and up. Some owners find the bronze version's mixed-metal look unappealing and question its price premium, while others appreciate the ceramic bezel. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA Army highly for its successful execution of vintage charm with modern materials and specifications.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
DOXA Army42.5mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
DOXA Army
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
DOXA Army300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
DOXA Army$2,490

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
DOXA Army, bronze bezel
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$2,490
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