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Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super DivervsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
BreitlingSuperocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
MSRP $6,900
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver46mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver42h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver1,000m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver$6,900
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
14.515mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Titanium
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 10
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$699
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