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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsGlycine Sea Kraken

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent case finishing for its price, with reviewers noting crisp dial printing and an elegant stainless steel bezel. Owners report excellent accuracy, with some seeing deviations as low as 1 second per day, though one user observed up to a 6-second loss during high activity. The 39mm size is generally considered comfortable, though its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement may be an issue for smaller wrists. The bezel action is consistently flagged as strong with no back-play. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as unsuitable for a diver and often replaced. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Sea Kraken highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition, particularly given its adjusted Sellita SW200 movement and limited edition status.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Sea Kraken39mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Sea Kraken38h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Sea Kraken150m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Sea Kraken$1,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
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
$1,600
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