Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

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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

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm at true scale

Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$549

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9039

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$549
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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic for its vintage-inspired design, slim 38mm case, and tool-like aesthetic, with many finding it a quality piece and good value for the money. Enthusiasts highlight its ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, comfortable wearability, and fine finishing. Some owners, however, note sharp edges on the clasp and bracelet links, and a few find the push-pull crown a drawback or the 38mm case larger than expected on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic highly for its vintage vibe and excellent value, singling out its bright lume and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is praised for its authentic skin-diver interpretation and compact, vintage-inspired design. Reviewers noted the world timer bezel as a notable complication for its price point. One reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with an unspecified aspect of the watch.

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