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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsNodus Duality II

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What people say

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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.

Nodus Duality II

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II for its refined dial construction, improved proportions, and wearability with a thinner 11.5mm case. The dual-crown functionality for movement and internal rotating bezel is a key feature, alongside 300 meters of water resistance and a durable three-link bracelet with the NodeX extension. The Miyota Cal. 9015 movement is noted, with some owners preferring Nodus finishing over alternatives. One owner finds the Nodus Duality II overpriced at $868, citing a loud rotor and lower-quality bracelet, while others argue US assembly, the movement, and the internal bezel justify the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Duality II highly for its refined design and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Duality II40mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Duality II41h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Duality II300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Duality II$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$875
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