Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Grand Seiko SLGA015?

At MSRP the Breitling Superocean Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $5,700, against $12,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGA015 — a $6,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Grand Seiko SLGA015?

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 42mm for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Grand Seiko SLGA015?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Grand Seiko SLGA015.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Grand Seiko SLGA015?

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 carries a 120-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

What movement does the Breitling Superocean Automatic run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGA015?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Breitling 17), while the Grand Seiko SLGA015 runs a spring drive (9RA5).

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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $5,700

Grand Seiko SLGA015

slga015g

MSRP $12,600

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic42mm

SLGA01543.8mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic38h

SLGA015120h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic300m

SLGA015200m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic$5,700

SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

42mm

43.8mm

Thickness

12.56mm

13.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

51.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

23mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Finish

Stainless steel

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Breitling 17

9RA5

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

120h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,700

$12,600

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