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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Wreck Automatic
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$7,800
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.56mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
$189
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