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Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super DivervsGrand Seiko SLGA001

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Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
MSRP $6,900
SLGA001
Grand SeikoSLGA001
MSRP $11,100
What people say

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver for its comfortable wearability and excellent build quality, with many appreciating its fresh design and versatile nature as an everyday watch. The watch is noted for its legible dial elements and distinctive aesthetic, with some specifically highlighting a stunning green and gold color combination and a subtle cursive 'B' logo. However, the design is considered divisive by some, and opinions on the movement vary, with some finding it unexciting or questioning its value at the price point. Accuracy reports range from nearly a minute fast daily, attributed by some to magnetization, to within a few seconds per day, with other owners reporting COSC-certified movements. Some owners find the 46mm case too large for their wrists, suggesting alternatives.

Grand Seiko SLGA001

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is praised for its impressive technical achievements, including a new, slimmer Spring Drive movement with a five-day power reserve and exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. Reviewers note the 47mm titanium case, despite its substantial dimensions, wears more comfortably due to its titanium construction, short lugs, and virtually scratch-proof finish. The watch features a 600-meter water resistance and is limited to 700 pieces, priced at $11,100. On balance, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA001 a highly capable dive watch, with its technological advancements in the Spring Drive movement being a key highlight.

From video reviewers

The watch's Spring Drive movement, specifically the Cal.9RA5, offers a 120-hour power reserve. A notable trade-off is the watch's relatively large size, with a case diameter of 46.9mm and thickness of 16.0mm, which may not suit those with smaller wrists. The high price point may be a trade-off for some buyers.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver46mm
SLGA00146.9mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver42h
SLGA001120h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver1,000m
SLGA001100m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver$6,900
SLGA001$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46mm
46.9mm
Thickness
14.515mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Finish
Titanium
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 10
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$11,100
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