Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsLimes Endurance II

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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

Limes Endurance II at true scale

Endurance II

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
n/a
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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.

Limes Endurance II

The Limes Endurance II is lauded for its robust, legible tool watch design with excellent build quality from Ickler and a satisfyingly mechanical winding feel. Owners appreciate the comfortable five-link bracelet and the raw tool character, with one noting a pre-owned purchase below retail due to brand obscurity. Criticisms include a stamped clasp that doesn't match the case's quality and a desire for a ceramic bezel option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Limes Endurance II highly for its rugged, purposeful design and solid build at its price point.

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