Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

At MSRP the Kobold Arctic Diver is the cheaper of the two at $4,950, against $5,700 for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a $750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

The Kobold Arctic Diver wears larger at 44.5mm versus 42mm for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

The Kobold Arctic Diver is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Kobold Arctic Diver?

The Kobold Arctic Diver carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

What movement does the Breitling Superocean Automatic run compared to the Kobold Arctic Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Superocean Automatic uses the Breitling 17 and the Kobold Arctic Diver uses the ETA 2824.

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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsKobold Arctic Diver

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $5,700

Kobold Arctic Diver

arctic-diver-tactical

MSRP $4,950

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic42mm

Arctic Diver44.5mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic38h

Arctic Diver40h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic300m

Arctic Diver500m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic$5,700

Arctic Diver$4,950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Breitling 17

ETA 2824

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,700

$4,950

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