Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsRedwood Watches Marine Engineer

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Measurements
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Superocean Automatic

Marine Engineer
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
lowest
13.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
38h
42h
highest
MSRP
$5,700
$439
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH38
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 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 praise the Redwood Watches Marine Engineer for its exceptional value, particularly noting the sapphire crystal and durable case construction. The bezel action is described as tight and grippy with no back play, and the lume is reported to mellow nicely after an initial bright glow. One owner expressed a desire for a different movement than the Miyota 82S0. Overall, owners rate the Redwood Watches Marine Engineer highly for its robust build and impressive features at its price point.
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