Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsLongines HydroConquest GMT


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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.

Superocean Automatic

HydroConquest GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.4mm
Thickness
12.6mm
lowest
12.9mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$5,700
$3,350
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
L844.5
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT for its excellent finishing, robust build quality, and comfortable wearability, with some finding its finish superior to higher-priced competitors. The smooth winding action and value proposition are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note that the GMT hour markers are difficult to read, and the date wheel does not always match the dial color. A few reviewers mention a sharp folding clasp and a bezel with bounce-back, while others prefer a smaller case size. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT highly for its impressive build quality and value as a travel-oriented dive watch.
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