Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic at true scale

Challenger Automatic

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

19mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$289

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$289
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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.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

Owners praise the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic's comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and satisfying bezel action. Reviewers note the fun, playful design featuring Popeye as the hour and minute hands. One owner flags the blue lume as weaker than green, and another finds the thick rubber strap difficult to manage. The ultra-domed sapphire crystal is cited as making photography challenging. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic for its playful design and solid build at its price point.

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