Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsKobold Soarway Diver Seal

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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

Kobold Soarway Diver Seal at true scale

Soarway Diver Seal

Diameter

42mm

43.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

17mm

Water Resistance

300m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$5,450

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

ETA 2824-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
17mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$5,450
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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.

Kobold Soarway Diver Seal

Owners praise the Kobold Soarway Diver Seal for its attractive design, particularly with upgraded dials, and its lightweight titanium construction, noting it offers better wrist balance and superior overall construction. One owner found the ivory dial a bit pale but transformed its appearance with a brown leather strap. However, owners report persistent issues with the watch repeatedly stopping, with one instance of the second hand appearing to contact the minute hand, a problem that persisted even after a warranty replacement. Additionally, company owner's business practices and communication issues lead to extremely long service and repair times. Overall, owners rate the Kobold Soarway Diver Seal highly for its design and construction, though persistent mechanical issues and service concerns are significant drawbacks.

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