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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsTimefactors Commander 71

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$530
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