Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsPatek Philippe Aquanaut 5164

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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.

Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic at true scale

Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 at true scale

Aquanaut 5164

Diameter

42mm

40.8mm

Thickness

14.3mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

45h

MSRP

$22,650

lowest

$71,643

Movement

Breitling B20

26-330 S C FUS

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.8mm
Thickness
14.35mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
18kt Pink Gold
White gold
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
26-330 S C FUS
Power Reserve
70h
45h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$71,643
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic for its gorgeous design and versatility, with many calling it the best-looking diver from the brand. The blue dial is frequently highlighted as exceptional, and the date at 6 o'clock is noted for adding symmetry. Some owners find the 42mm case size and the watch's overall presence to be a comfortable and superior fit for their wrists, especially on the rubber strap. However, a few owners report a "crunchy" bezel rotation and minor cosmetic misalignments between the bezel and dial markers, with one owner noting the dial printing appeared slightly high. Timegrapher readings show accuracy around +3s/d. On balance, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability as an everyday luxury watch.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 is widely praised as a comfortable and useful travel tool, with its dual-time zone function described as simple yet brilliant. Owners highlight the watch's exceptional finishing, including sharp brushing and polished bevels, and appreciate the pliant composite strap. The grey-brown dial with a geosphere pattern and white gold indices filled with Super-Luminova are noted as positive features. Some owners find the detailing and finishing to be up to Patek standards, with steel polishing quality exceeding expectations. The watch is considered a great all-rounder, comfortable enough for daily wear, feeling like an extension of the arm. However, the case tends to attract scratches when new, and some owners consider integrated-bracelet-style watches like the Aquanaut a poor choice for rough handling due to the case being integral to the overall appearance. The retail price of the 5164A is noted as significantly higher than some competitors.

From video reviewers

The dual-time zone complication is a practical and valued feature. The $20,000 premium over the 5167 solely for this complication is a significant point of contention.

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