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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsHELM Vanuatu

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Superocean Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic
MSRP $1,000
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$1,000
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$285
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