Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36vsSquale Super-Squale

Super-Squale
SqualeSuper-Squale

Ref. super-squale-big-arrows-black-leather·MSRP $1,230

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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

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$5,500

$1,230

lowest

Movement

Breitling 10

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10.42mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 10
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$1,230
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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.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

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