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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Bradner
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$179
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