Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsZenith Defy Revival A3643

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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 Revival A3643 at true scale

Defy Revival A3643

Diameter

42mm

37mm

Thickness

12.6mm

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Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

50h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

lowest

$7,800

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

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Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.56mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
n/a
Type
Automatic
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$7,800
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Revival A3643

Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Revival A3643 for its faithful 1969 reissue, featuring a crisp silver sunburst dial, sharp hands, and a sculptural 14-sided bezel within an eight-sided case. Its 37mm size and case geometry allow it to wear vintage without feeling top-heavy, and the 300m water resistance makes it a chic dive watch. The Gay Frères-inspired ladder bracelet, though divisive, offers comfortable wear with period correctness. One owner notes the lume is significantly brighter than on other Zenith models. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -5 seconds per day and another experiencing -10 to -15 seconds per day issues. The price is $7,800. Overall, owners rate the Zenith Defy Revival A3643 highly for its faithful reissue and comfortable wearability at the price.

From video reviewers

The octagonal case and fourteen-sided bezel are consistently praised. The 15mm thickness is considered substantial for the 37mm case size.

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