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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

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What people say

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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners find the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 on a rouleaux bracelet works well, though some note the case feels substantial and wish for bracelet micro-adjustment. One owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch running between +5 to +20 seconds per day or -30 seconds per day, and an inconsistent power reserve around 36 hours, requiring two service visits. Overall, owners are split on the 38mm sizing, with some finding it ideal and others preferring larger cases.

Spinnaker Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Hull Chronograph
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$15,850
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.88mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maroon

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,850
$149
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