Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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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

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 at true scale

Sceptre S2

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$399

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
12.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$399
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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 for its retro aesthetic, unique design elements like the orange chapter ring, and solid, well-built feel, making it a versatile daily wear. Some owners find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its distinctive design and value in the sub-$500 market.

From video reviewers

The Sceptre S2 offers good value at its price point. Reviewers noted the original design and dial features as strengths.

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