Cronos Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025vsSquale Super-Squale

Ref. octopus-kraken-37mm-bb54-pt5004-automatic-men-watch-oct025·MSRP $258

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Measurements
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Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025

Super-Squale
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$258
lowest
$1,230
Movement
PT5004
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Cronos Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025 for its 37mm case size, offering good wrist presence on a 19cm wrist and a solid unboxing impression, with some considering it the best homage to a specific Tudor model. Accuracy is a strong point, with one owner reporting 0 seconds per day and others noting the PT5004 movement typically runs between 1 to 2 seconds per day. The PT5004 movement is generally regarded as great by owners who have experienced it in multiple watches. However, opinions on size are split, with one owner finding the 37mm case too small for a bezel watch, despite liking its appearance, while another owner feels the Cronos Octopus Kraken 37mm lacks a premium feel and does not fully capture the desired aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the Cronos Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025 highly for its value and accurate timekeeping, with the 37mm sizing being a key draw for many.
Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.
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