Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Sea-Dweller?

At MSRP the Breitling Superocean Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $5,700, against $14,550 for the Rolex Sea-Dweller — a $8,850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Sea-Dweller?

The Rolex Sea-Dweller wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Sea-Dweller?

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is rated to 1220m versus 300m for the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Rolex Sea-Dweller?

The Rolex Sea-Dweller 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 Sea-Dweller?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Superocean Automatic uses the Breitling 17 and the Rolex Sea-Dweller uses the 3235.

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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsRolex Sea-Dweller

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $5,700

Rolex Sea-Dweller

126600

MSRP $14,550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic42mm

Sea-Dweller43mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic38h

Sea-Dweller70h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic300m

Sea-Dweller1,220m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic$5,700

Sea-Dweller$14,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

12.56mm

—

Lug Width

20mm

—

Material

Stainless Steel

Oystersteel

Finish

Stainless steel

—

Water Resistance

300m

1220m

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

5 specs

Caliber

Breitling 17

3235

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

70h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,700

$14,550

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