Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36vsGlycine Sea Kraken

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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 Heritage Automatic 36 at true scale

Superocean Heritage Automatic 36

Glycine Sea Kraken at true scale

Sea Kraken

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$5,500

$715

lowest

Movement

Breitling 10

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.42mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Breitling 10
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$715
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Reviews

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

Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36

The Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36 is praised for its refined, thinner case and ergonomic proportions, with sharply downturned lugs for a comfortable fit. Owners widely appreciate the midsize appeal and vintage-inspired design, noting the watch is a quality piece that garners compliments. Some owners find it paradoxically heavy yet comfortable, with the mesh bracelet providing a pleasant feel. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting it typically runs within 2 seconds per day. However, reviewers note that limited color options and a white ceramic bezel with low-contrast markings hinder versatility and legibility. The watch uses the Breitling Calibre 10 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36 highly for its comfortable wearability and refined vintage-inspired design.

Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent finishing for its price point. Owners highlight its crisp dial printing, elegant stainless steel bezel, and the smooth winding feel of its Sellita SW200-1 movement, with accuracy reported between +1/+2 and +6 seconds per day, though one owner noted it could lose up to 6 seconds when very active. The 39mm case size is generally considered comfortable, though some find its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement wears larger than expected. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as being of poor quality and unsuitable for a dive watch, prompting many owners to replace it. The Glycine Sea Kraken is considered an underrated watch offering great value, especially given its limited production and superior finishing compared to other Glycine models.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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