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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
6R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$900
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