Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsErgon Watches Maelstrom

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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

Ergon Watches Maelstrom at true scale

Maelstrom

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$7,800

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
13mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Gradient Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
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.

Ergon Watches Maelstrom

The Ergon Watches Maelstrom is widely praised by owners as a high-value bronze diver, specifically noting its smooth winding action and the attractive patina that develops over time. The 40mm case size is also a point of recommendation for those who prefer it. On balance, owners rate the Ergon Watches Maelstrom highly for its bronze material that develops a unique patina and its smooth winding action at the price.