Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

42mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.6mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

70h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$1,300

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko 6R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,300
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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

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