Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsLuminox Automatic Sport Timer, 42mm, Limited Edition Bronze


Ref. automatic-0920-bronze-limited-edition-0927·MSRP $1,695
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Measurements
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Superocean Automatic

Automatic Sport Timer, 42mm, Limited Edition Bronze
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$5,700
$1,695
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW220-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The Luminox Automatic Sport Timer, 42mm, Limited Edition Bronze is praised for its handsome, durable, and versatile design with a retro aesthetic and tritium illumination. Its 42mm case, 13mm thickness, and 48mm lug-to-lug distance are noted for providing the presence of a larger watch without excessive bulk, and the blue dial with a ceramic bezel offers a dressy appearance. Some find the integrated tritium tube on the bezel unusual, and the Luminox logo applique is considered too reflective. This limited edition of 688 pieces features a dark blue dial and bezel, bronze-colored hands and markers, and includes both a brown leather strap and a navy rubber strap. It utilizes a Sellita SW220-1 automatic movement and offers 200 meters of water resistance. One owner views it as a disposable item rather than an heirloom due to tritium's half-life, while another purchased it for $800 and plans to assess its durability. The watch is priced at $1,290 USD.
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