Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm

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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

Seagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm at true scale

Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

15.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$1,049

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seagull ST2130

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.56mm
15.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seagull ST2130
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,049
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Reviews

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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.

Seagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm

The Seagull Ocean Series Ultra 1000m Waterproof Helium Valve Design Integrated Rotating Bezel Diving Watch 45mm is praised for its fit, finish, and general quality, with one owner comparing it favorably to a Movado Series 800. Reviewers note a well-executed design, a metallic wave pattern on the dial with a blue-to-black gradient, and a domed sapphire bezel as desirable elements. One owner reports the ST2130 movement runs at +3 seconds per day. The watch features a bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case, a 5mm sapphire crystal, and a helium escape valve. Some owners find the 45mm case large but fitting, while others note a 20mm thickness. A reviewer flags excessive text on the dial and case, uneven luminous material application, and a rotating bezel with a slight rattle. One owner notes bezel fading over 5 years of commercial diving. The community is split on the bezel, with some calling the 60-click unidirectional bezel a minor quirk and another mentioning a 12-hour bezel.

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