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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsFarr + Swit Vice

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Vice
Farr + SwitVice
MSRP $729
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.

Farr + Swit Vice

The Farr + Swit Vice is widely praised for its vibrant, 1980s-inspired colorways and unique dial designs, with owners frequently highlighting its fun aesthetic and legibility. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable wearability and good value, especially considering the included straps. The watch features extensive lume applications, which are described as great by one owner. Some owners express a desire for an automatic movement option or the removal of the date function. The Farr + Swit Vice is a solar quartz chronograph with a simulated "mecha" chronograph function, which some find lacks the tactile feel of true mechaquartz. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farr + Swit Vice highly for its distinctive style and value proposition.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Vice40mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Vice42h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Vice300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Vice$729

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$729
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