Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsMakara Watches Octopus

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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

Makara Watches Octopus at true scale

Octopus

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

15.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$549

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9015

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.56mm
15.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Lug Width
n/a
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
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
$549
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Makara Watches Octopus

Owners widely praise the Makara Watches Octopus for its Miyota 9015 movement, which is noted for running lovely and keeping accurate time, with some reporting near-perfect timekeeping and durability through drops and ocean plunges. The watch's angular, funky case shape and domed sapphire crystal are appreciated, as is the contrast between dial elements like mother-of-pearl and brass on certain variants. Some owners find the watch to have a heavy, clunky feel and have replaced the stock strap for improved aesthetics. Overall, owners rate the Makara Watches Octopus highly for its robust build and accurate movement at its price point.