Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsIanos Avyssos

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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

Ianos Avyssos at true scale

Avyssos

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

54mm

Thickness

12.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$1,257

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW216-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.56mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
54mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Bronze

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW216-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,257
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Reviews

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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.

Ianos Avyssos

The Ianos Avyssos is recognized for its historically inspired design, featuring a sandwich dial with lume visible through cut-out markers and a small seconds disc referencing the Antikythera mechanism, alongside hour markers shaped like Greek sponge diver ballast stones. Reviewers note its 44mm angular case with a PVD finish and a blue-to-black dégradé dial. One reviewer flags a disconcerting ratcheting click when tightening the crown. An owner mentions the strap's durability for diving but notes a NATO is included. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ianos Avyssos for its unique historical design and solid construction at its price point.

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