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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.56mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$6,125
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