Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsPatek Philippe Aquanaut 5968

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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 5968 at true scale

Aquanaut 5968

Diameter

42mm

42.2mm

Thickness

14.3mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

55h

MSRP

$22,650

lowest

$61,766

Movement

Breitling B20

CH 28-520 C

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.2mm
Thickness
14.35mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
CH 28-520 C
Power Reserve
70h
55h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$61,766
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Reviews

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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 5968

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968 is widely praised as a vibrant, casual luxury sports watch with appealing color accents, and its 42.2mm case is considered not chunky by modern chronograph standards by some owners. Owners report a subtle and perpetual joy of ownership, with one calling it the best watch they have ever worn. However, its date window color mismatch is flagged as a notable flaw by one reviewer, and another owner finds the watch too thick to be believable. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968A is noted for its quick sales and has reshaped the Aquanaut category's price structure. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968 highly for its vibrant design and casual luxury appeal, despite a noted date window color mismatch.

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