Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsInvicta Carbon Hawk 43906

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures
Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Superocean Automatic

Carbon Hawk 43906
Diameter
42mm
50mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
54.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$5,700
n/a
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Automatic
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners praise the Invicta Carbon Hawk 43906 for its appealing design and value, with one owner noting it as a good option for experiencing a Submariner style or mechanical watch at a low price point. The automatic movement is considered reliable, and the watch is seen as aesthetically pleasing by some. However, the lume is noted as poor with a green tint, and the case engraving is unappealing to some. The use of mineral glass instead of sapphire crystal is also a point of criticism. Overall, owners find the Invicta Carbon Hawk 43906 a good value for its design and mechanical movement, despite some reservations about its finishing details.
Similar watches
Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.
Also compared
Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.










