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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
10.45mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,650
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