How does the SuperOcean Professional compare to the Rolex Sea-Dweller?
The biggest difference between these two models is perhaps the price, although the Rolex no doubt is the true classic. The Rolex costs more than twice as much as the Breitling. Nevertheless, people often compare these two watches when looking for a diver’s watch. Both watches are pure tools. There is nothing superflous about either model. Pure, rugged and reliable function. The Breitling is water resistant to 1,524 meters and the Rolex is rated at 1,220 meters. Both have automatic helium escape valves. The Breitling’s domed sapphire crystal is anti-glare coated on both sides while the Rolex has a flat sapphire crystal without coating. The Breitling is 41.50 mm in diameter and 15.00 mm high. The diameter of the Rolex is 40 mm and its height is 15 mm. Both the Breitling and the Rolex are available in matte finished stainless steel only. The Rolex has the upper hand as far as the movements go. It uses the in-house caliber 3135 which no doubt commands greater respect than the ETA 2824 in t
