Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsCircula Watches AquaSport II

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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 Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Circula Watches AquaSport II at true scale

AquaSport II

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$7,800

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
n/a
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Reviews

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its stunning aesthetics, with specific mentions of its blue ceramic bezel and white dial with blue accents, and the incredible, more interesting-in-person look of the bronze variant. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent build quality and comfortable bracelet, with one owner noting the slim profile and short lugs of a sibling variant make its larger case wear well. The ceramic bezel turns with satisfying clicks and is easy to operate, and the textured dial with chunky lumed hands offers legibility. Some owners find the approximately 42-hour power reserve inconvenient. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its striking design and robust build quality.

Circula Watches AquaSport II

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Circula Watches AquaSport II for its 1970s-inspired design, comfortable 40mm wearability, and attractive dial with applied indices that catches light and shadow. The hand-crafted case finishing is described as incredible, and the lume is spectacular. The bezel action is noted as subtle and solid, and the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement is considered reliable. The watch is competitively priced starting at EUR 599, with owners finding it offers significant value for the money, often including extra straps. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Circula Watches AquaSport II highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.