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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Depthmaster

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its price point.

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Depthmaster39mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Depthmaster38h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Depthmaster1,000m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Depthmaster$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
1000m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Sellita SW200-1
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,050
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