Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field Br

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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

Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field Br at true scale

Hammerhead 43 Field Br

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$499

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko NH38

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$499
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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.

Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field Br

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field Br is widely praised for its exceptional value and impressive finishing for the price, with owners calling it a "banger" and a rugged beater watch. Reviewers note its 1970s diver-inspired case and highly visible dial, with one owner stating the 43mm case feels smaller than its dimensions suggest due to its 47mm lug-to-lug. Some owners find the date wheel difficult to read and the bezel action could be smoother, with one reviewer mentioning a stiff 60-click bezel on a similar model. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field Br highly for its build quality and value proposition.

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