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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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 Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
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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