Breitling Superocean Automatic 42
A17375211B1A1
- Case
- 42mm
- MSRP
- $5,700
- Movement
- Automatic
- Reserve
- 38h
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1v1 Watch Comparison
A focused side-by-side page for specs, fit, movement details, review notes, and enthusiast context.
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Pair Review
Built from the saved specs and wearability notes for these two watches, then weighed against enthusiast priorities like fit, movement quality, practicality, finishing, value, and collector appeal.
Where it wins
Buyers who want slimmer proportions, higher water resistance, and stronger everyday comfort.
Where it wins
Enthusiasts who prioritize movement certification, anti-magnetic performance, and a more technically complete modern diver.
The Tudor uses the MT5601-U, an automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve, COSC certification, METAS certification, and listed 15,000 gauss magnetic resistance. That gives it the clearer technical edge on paper, especially for enthusiasts who value stricter testing and anti-magnetic robustness. The Breitling Caliber 17 is also automatic, with 26 jewels and a 28,800 vph frequency, but it has a shorter 38-hour power reserve and no listed chronometer or METAS-style certification in the provided data. Long-term reliability and serviceability are not specifically listed for either watch, so that part remains a tie. Winner: Tudor Black Bay 68
The Tudor Black Bay 68 is the larger watch at 43mm x 13.6mm, with no lug-to-lug or weight listed, so it is expected to wear with substantial wrist presence. Its wearability note emphasizes that it feels bold and balanced, but clearly best suits larger wrists or buyers who want a pronounced sports-watch profile. The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 is smaller and more measured at 42mm x 12.56mm, with a 47.7mm lug-to-lug and 175g weight listed, which should make its proportions easier to judge and generally more manageable on a wider range of wrists. Its wearability note describes it as surprisingly comfortable and balanced despite its sporty presence. For pure fit versatility, the Breitling is the safer pick; for those who want a bigger, more assertive wrist statement, the Tudor is the standout. Winner: Breitling Superocean Automatic 42
The Tudor Black Bay 68 offers a sun-brushed silver dial with applied hour markers, a domed sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a refined steel bracelet with T-fit adjustment. Its overall wearability note praises the crisp, highly legible layout and the upgraded bracelet, but the larger case makes it less subtle for everyday use. The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 brings 300m water resistance, a cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal, a unidirectional ratcheted bezel, a 22mm to 18mm taper, and a 15mm micro-adjustment system, all of which support stronger everyday practicality for an active diver. Its dial specifics and lume details are not yet listed, but the wearability note highlights excellent legibility, bold hands, oversized lume plots, and strong comfort. For travel, sports, and general daily wear, the Breitling’s slimmer profile and higher water resistance give it the edge. Winner: Breitling Superocean Automatic 42
The Tudor is listed at $5,075 MSRP versus $5,700 for the Breitling, so the Tudor has the cleaner price position in the provided data. Beyond MSRP, the Tudor’s COSC and METAS certifications, 15,000 gauss magnetic resistance, 70-hour reserve, and updated T-fit bracelet create a strong value argument for enthusiasts who prize technical completeness and ownership polish. The Breitling counters with 300m water resistance, a practical micro-adjustment clasp system, and a distinctly fun, adventurous character, but its movement is described in the wearability note as relatively basic for the price. Brand and heritage signals in the provided data are meaningful for both: Tudor’s modern Black Bay identity and Breitling’s 1960s Slow Motion lineage each add collector appeal. On balance, Tudor offers the stronger feature-to-price case. Winner: Tudor Black Bay 68
Compared
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