Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,000 for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 300m for the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

What movement does the Breitling Superocean Automatic run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Superocean Automatic uses the Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base) and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $1,000

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Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic42mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic38h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic300m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic$1,000

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

12.56mm

21mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

52mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless steel

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

300m

550m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)

SII NH38A

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,000

$550

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