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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsBoldr Expedition Enigmath

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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.

Boldr Expedition Enigmath

Boldr is widely praised for its attractive fumé dials, blend of sandblasted and polished case finishes, and excellent legibility. Owners report good build quality and value, with some calling it an excellent GADA or hiking watch, and the Miyota 9039 movement is noted for its smooth seconds hand sweep. However, the practical usefulness of the slide rule bezel is questioned, and some find the designs "microbrand-y" or potentially overpriced, with one owner reporting a negative warranty experience. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr highly for its attractive dials and solid build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slide rule function is a convenient feature, allowing for calculations on the go. One potential drawback is the use of the Japanese Miyota 9039 movement, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on whether the quick 'on the fly' adjust bracelet is a more significant advantage than the watch's sapphire crystal for durability and scratch resistance.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Expedition Enigmath41mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Expedition Enigmath42h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Expedition Enigmath200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Expedition Enigmath$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Enigmath Coconino
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$599
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