Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsOut of Order Casanova

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Measurements
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Superocean Automatic

Casanova
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
38h
41h
highest
MSRP
$5,700
n/a
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 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.
Owners widely appreciate the Out of Order Casanova's unique "damaged in Italy" aesthetic and its blend with natural settings, though some find the design obnoxious or question the "Made in Italy" claim. The watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, with one reviewer noting accuracy within ±8 seconds per day. Its 38mm case and 12.25mm thickness are described as comfortable for a range of wrists, though one owner found it heavier than expected. Price is a point of contention, with one commenter calling it a rip-off while a reviewer notes its attractive price point for an automatic diver. Overall, owners rate the Out of Order Casanova highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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