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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSheffield 1A 38

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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.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
1A 38
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
1A 38200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$238
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