Which is cheaper, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $5,700 for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a $5,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Breitling Superocean Automatic is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Zelos Swordfish 3.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Breitling Superocean Automatic or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

What movement does the Breitling Superocean Automatic run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Breitling Superocean Automatic uses the Breitling 17 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $5,700

Zelos Swordfish 3

swordfish-40mm-ss-coal

MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Superocean Automatic42mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

Superocean Automatic38h

Swordfish 340h

Water Resistance

Superocean Automatic300m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

Superocean Automatic$5,700

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.56mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

40mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless steel

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Bronze

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Breitling 17

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,700

$399

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