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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsHenry Archer Vesterhav

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What people say

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent build quality, comfortable bracelet, and COSC certification, with many finding its design fresh and stunning in person. A reviewer noted the slim profile and short lugs of a sibling variant made its larger case wear well, and the ceramic bezel turns with satisfying clicks. One owner has had their Breitling Superocean Automatic for 17 years and it remains in beautiful shape. Some owners find the approximately 42-hour power reserve inconvenient compared to modern movements, and a few find the design divisive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its build quality and striking design, with the COSC certification being a significant draw.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial execution are consistently praised. The slim profile combined with 200-meter water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers found no shared weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Vesterhav40mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Vesterhav
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Vesterhav200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$7,800
Vesterhav$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.56mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

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
$599
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