Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsErebus Watches Origin 40

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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

Erebus Watches Origin 40 at true scale

Origin 40

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$7,800

$499

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9015

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12mm
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
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
$499
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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.

Erebus Watches Origin 40

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 for its tooly brushed finish, excellent legibility with subtle red accents, and a business-like appearance. The 40mm case is noted for wearing smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the design is preferred by some for its refined hands and dial texture. The watch is available for £330/$299 and is reportedly made by San Martin, contributing to its exceptional build quality for the price. One owner questions the long-term appeal of the 13-24 date complication. There are concerns regarding Erebus's warranty service, with one reviewer presenting evidence of defective bracelet pins not being covered. Some dislike the branding, and one owner finds the design dreadfully boring. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 highly for its impressive build quality and wearability at its price point.