Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSynchron Poseidon

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Synchron Poseidon at true scale

Poseidon

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

12.6mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

68h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

La Joux-Perret G100

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.56mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Sunshine Yellow

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
n/a
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Reviews

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

Synchron Poseidon

Owners widely praise the Synchron Poseidon for its vintage-inspired diver aesthetics, easy-to-read dial, and precise, grippy bezel. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is consistently noted as a strong point, with owners reporting good timekeeping, one seeing accuracy around -4 seconds per day, and others highlighting its 68-hour power reserve. The winding action and crown operation are described as reassuring, with one reviewer stating it surpasses watches at double the price. Some find the design busy or the branding confusing, and the blasted finish on the steel bezel rim contrasts with the brushed case. One owner noted the included Isofrane strap can be long for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Synchron Poseidon highly for its robust build, reliable movement, and excellent value.

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