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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsGlycine Combat Sub Bronze

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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 Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its beautiful and unique patina development, comfortable thin 10mm case, and extraordinary lume. The watch is considered a fun and good value at its price point, with a cool bezel insert and a surprisingly accurate movement. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, while opinions are split on the dial's gradient, with some appreciating its changing appearance and others disliking it. One owner notes the crown can be slightly difficult to screw down. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its attractive bronze patina and slim, comfortable wearability at an accessible price.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Combat Sub Bronze200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
10.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Champagne
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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