Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Bronzo

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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

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo at true scale

Nereide Bronzo

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$1,268

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,268
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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.

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo

The Venezianico Nereide Bronzo is praised for its harmonious sizing and marine bronze case that patinas gracefully with a stabilized, goldish hue. Owners highlight the exceptional quality for its price point, noting a thin case and excellent quality control. The 39mm model's 45.5mm lug-to-lug is considered well-proportioned for wrists around 17cm, appearing larger in photos than in reality. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo highly for its excellent bronze finishing and wearability at its price.