Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsHenry Archer Nordsø

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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

Henry Archer Nordsø at true scale

Nordsø

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.6mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$521

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9015

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$521
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Reviews

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 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.

Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with reviewers highlighting its vibrant dial colors and overall value. The 40mm case is noted as comfortable, and the watch is described as well-made with good durability. Some owners find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. The bezel knurling is flagged as slippery and lacking legibility for serious diving. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking use of color and impressive build quality at its price point.