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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.56mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
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)
NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$189
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