Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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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

Phoibos Apollo Dlc at true scale

Apollo Dlc

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.6mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$485

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9015

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.56mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$485
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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and the unique granular texture of its black dial. The watch is noted for its amazing lume performance. However, some find the "rocket" shaped hands make time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some owners. The value proposition is also questioned by some compared to other brands. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc highly for its unique dial and strong lume, despite some functional and value concerns.