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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Rolex Deepsea
RolexRolex Deepsea
MSRP $68,100
What people say

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its price point.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Rolex Deepsea$68,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.56mm
5.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$68,100
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