Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

At MSRP the Breitling Superocean Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $5,700, against $10,050 for the Rolex Submariner — a $4,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Rolex Submariner — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Submariner?

The Rolex Submariner carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

What movement does the Breitling Superocean Automatic run compared to the Rolex Submariner?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Superocean Automatic uses the Breitling 17 and the Rolex Submariner uses the 3230.

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $5,700

Rolex Submariner

124060

MSRP $10,050

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic42mm

Submariner41mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic38h

Submariner70h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic300m

Submariner300m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic$5,700

Submariner$10,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

12.56mm

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Lug Width

20mm

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Material

Stainless Steel

Oystersteel

Finish

Stainless steel

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Caseback

—

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Breitling 17

3230

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,700

$10,050

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