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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SLGA001

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA001

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is praised for its impressive technical achievements, including a new, slimmer Spring Drive movement with a five-day power reserve and exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. Reviewers note the 47mm titanium case, despite its substantial dimensions, wears more comfortably due to its titanium construction, short lugs, and virtually scratch-proof finish. The watch features a 600-meter water resistance and is limited to 700 pieces, priced at $11,100. On balance, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA001 a highly capable dive watch, with its technological advancements in the Spring Drive movement being a key highlight.

From video reviewers

The watch's Spring Drive movement, specifically the Cal.9RA5, offers a 120-hour power reserve. A notable trade-off is the watch's relatively large size, with a case diameter of 46.9mm and thickness of 16.0mm, which may not suit those with smaller wrists. The high price point may be a trade-off for some buyers.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
SLGA00146.9mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
SLGA001120h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
SLGA001
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
SLGA001$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
46.9mm
Thickness
12.56mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
Lug Width
0mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$11,100
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