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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsDOXA SUB 300

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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.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability and vibrant color options, with reviewers noting its compelling charm and modern updates like improved lume and a meter-based bezel. Owners report the DOXA SUB 300 wears comfortably, with its cushion case and beads-of-rice bracelet contributing to a smaller perceived size. The COSC-certified ETA 2824-2 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner seeing it gain only +1 second in three days. However, some owners flag issues with the bracelet's end links sticking out and a sharp clasp edge, while one reviewer found the lume to be a disappointment. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its wearability and distinct design, despite some minor finishing concerns.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
SUB 30042.5mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
SUB 30038h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
SUB 300300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
SUB 300$2,890

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$2,890
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