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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic for its gorgeous aesthetics, with many singling out the popping blue dial and the overall quality from movement to finish. The 42mm case is considered a favorite for its wearability and fit on many wrists, and its versatility for dressing up or down is frequently highlighted. The clasp on Breitling's rubber straps is a noted favorite. Some owners report a "crunchy" bezel rotation, deeming it disappointing for the price, and a few find the watch too heavy or chunky, wishing for a smaller option, though others appreciate its substantial presence. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic highly for its appealing design and comfortable wearability on a variety of straps.

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic42mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic70h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic200m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic$22,650
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.35mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20 (Manufacture)
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$1,391
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