Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsZenith Defy Extreme Diver

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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

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver at true scale

Defy Extreme Diver

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

60h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

lowest

$12,300

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

n/a

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed titanium
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
n/a
Type
Automatic
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
38h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$12,300
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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.

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver for its comfortable wearability, with the 42.5mm titanium case and flared bracelet contributing to a light feel despite its size. The silver dial is noted for its clean aesthetic and legibility, enhanced by oversized markers and an orange chapter ring, while the dive bezel action is described as satisfyingly clicky and precise. Some sources mention the dial's enlarged star pattern as an acquired taste, and one reviewer flagged potential practical concerns for diving use due to the thickness and bezel size. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver highly for its comfortable wearability and technical execution at its price point.