Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsPhoibos Leviathan

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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 Leviathan at true scale

Leviathan

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

54mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$309

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.56mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
54mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
500m

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
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$309
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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 Leviathan

The Phoibos Leviathan is noted for its sturdy, well-made construction and vintage aesthetic, offering a conservative design at an affordable price. Owners report the 45mm case feels heavy and thick at 15.5mm, with one owner replacing the stock band. The watch features a grey dial and blue lume. Overall, owners find the Phoibos Leviathan to be a well-built, vintage-inspired watch at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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