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

Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025
CronosOctopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025

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

Super-Squale
SqualeSuper-Squale

Ref. super-squale-big-arrows-black-leather·MSRP $1,230

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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.

Cronos Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025 at true scale

Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PT5004
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$1,230
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Reviews

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Cronos Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025

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.

Squale Super-Squale

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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