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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsRolex Sea-Dweller

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Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Heritage B20 Automatic
MSRP $22,650
Sea-Dweller
RolexSea-Dweller
MSRP $22,450
What people say

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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.

Rolex Sea-Dweller

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is widely considered a masculine and substantial watch, with owners appreciating its clean look and red dial text. Some find its 43mm size and thickness make it feel like a "tank" and potentially cause arm fatigue, especially for those with smaller wrists or after weight loss, while others prefer its chunkiness and consider it more proportionally appropriate for larger wrists. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is seen by some as a niche product compared to the Submariner due to its size and heft. One owner considers the Sea-Dweller 43mm dial superior to other modern Rolexes, noting its matte-ish finish and red lettering. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinctive aesthetic and substantial presence, though its size and weight are polarizing factors.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic42mm
Sea-Dweller43mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic70h
Sea-Dweller70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic200m
Sea-Dweller1,220m
MSRP
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic$22,650
Sea-Dweller$22,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.35mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
1220m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20 (Manufacture)
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$22,450
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