Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsKobold Soarway Diver 41

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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

Kobold Soarway Diver 41 at true scale

Soarway Diver 41

Diameter

42mm

40.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$7,800

$4,950

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

ETA 2892-A2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.56mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
ETA 2892-A2
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
$4,950
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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.

Kobold Soarway Diver 41

The Kobold Soarway Diver 41 is praised for its quality, finish, slim fit, and legible dial, with owners appreciating its solid steel construction and robust, Swiss-made automatic movement. One owner noted the surgical-grade stainless steel case measured 41.5mm in diameter and 10.25mm thick, featuring a screw-down crown and caseback, and a uni-directional rotating bezel. However, one owner reported persistent issues with their Kobold Soarway Diver, even after servicing and a warranty replacement, stating it still did not function properly. Overall, owners rate the Kobold Soarway Diver 41 highly for its build quality and wearability, despite one report of functional issues.