Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsFarr + Swit Seaplane

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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

Farr + Swit Seaplane at true scale

Seaplane

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$5,700

$845

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

ETA 2824-2

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
ETA 2824-2
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$845
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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.

Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.

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