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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull Diver

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Hull Diver
SpinnakerHull Diver
MSRP $375
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 Hull Diver

The Spinnaker Hull Diver is widely praised for its excellent build quality, featuring a milled clasp, solid links, and a strong anti-reflective coating on its sapphire crystal. Owners highlight its value, with one calling it one of their best affordable watches at $170, and appreciate the dual-part case construction that contributes to a reduced thickness. The blue dial is noted for its attractive play of light, and the screw-down crown is easy to operate. However, the lume is considered average, and some desire a higher beat movement. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Diver highly for its robust construction and strong value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Hull Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Hull Diver40h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Hull Diver300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Hull Diver$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$375
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