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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex LX line's finishing is a step up from other models, with a case that sits well on the wrist, and some praise the green sunburst dial with blue anti-reflective sapphire crystal as phenomenal. However, owners note the high MSRP limited sales, with some desiring smaller cases and a reduced price, and others experienced quality control issues such as detached second hands and peeling DLC coating, leading to concerns about fragility. On balance, owners feel the Seiko Prospex LX line was discontinued due to pricing that alienated its target market, despite its attractive dial.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Prospex LX line300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Prospex LX line$6,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44.8mm
Thickness
12.56mm
15.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko 5R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
0
30
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$6,500
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