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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$625
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