Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsUnimatic Modello Uno U1-FMN

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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

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FMN at true scale

Modello Uno U1-FMN

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$960

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$960
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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.

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FMN

The Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FMN is widely praised for its intensely minimalist and utilitarian design, featuring clever case details like mirrored lug lines and crown guards. Owners appreciate its simple, well-executed diver aesthetic and all-black finish, with many finding the 40mm case very wearable. The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is noted as reliable. Some reviewers feel the lack of a minute track dilutes the brand's signature DNA, making it appear sterile, while others find the Super-LumiNova lume application uneven. One owner reported sharp edges on the bracelet clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FMN for its striking minimalist design and solid build quality at its price point.

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