Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsRolex Submariner Date

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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

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

14.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

70h

MSRP

$22,650

lowest

$50,900

Movement

Breitling B20

3235

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.35mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$50,900
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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.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely prefer the no-date Submariner for its cleaner dial symmetry and classic aesthetic, with some finding the date function and cyclops an unnecessary clutter. Others, however, find the date complication essential for daily utility and appreciate the cyclops as a key Rolex characteristic. The Rolex Submariner Date is described as a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value well. Overall, owners are split on the Rolex Submariner Date, with a preference for the no-date version due to its cleaner symmetry and historical aesthetic, while others value the date functionality.