Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsTAG Heuer Aquaracer Date

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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

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date at true scale

Aquaracer Date

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

12.6mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$5,700

$4,200

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

TAG Heuer Calibre 5

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.56mm
11.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
20.5mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Caseback
n/a
Plain - Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
TAG Heuer Calibre 5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$4,200
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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.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date for its quality feel, well-executed finishing, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it an amazing daily wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its modern specifications, including a COSC-certified movement with an 80-hour power reserve, though some sources note a 38-hour power reserve on specific variants. The comfortable bracelet with excellent adjustability and on-the-fly microadjustment is frequently cited as a strength. Some reviewers find the bezel tension slightly low and question the design logic of the octagonal hour markers, while others find the date magnifier incongruous with the case design. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date highly for its versatile aesthetic and comfortable wearability.

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