Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsKnot Watches AT1-40SSV

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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

Knot Watches AT1-40SSV at true scale

AT1-40SSV

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.6mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$869

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
11mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$869
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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.

Knot Watches AT1-40SSV

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches AT1-40SSV for its solid build quality, clean aesthetic, and good finish, with the small seconds hand accurately hitting its markers. The 40mm case size is generally considered good, though one owner felt it wore "a tad on the small side." Opinions on the included straps are divided, with some appreciating their unique Japanese fabrics and leathers and finding them soft and ready-to-wear, while others express disappointment with their quality and note they can be stiff initially. One owner also flagged the small crown as a nitpick due to its low placement. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches AT1-40SSV highly for its overall quality and finish at the price point.