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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic
BreitlingSuperocean Heritage B20 Automatic
MSRP $22,650
Oyster Perpetual
RolexOyster Perpetual
MSRP $31,600
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 Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual as a versatile, understated daily wear and a great entry-level Rolex, valuing its excellent build quality, comfortable bracelets, and clean dial design. Some reviewers and owners specifically highlight its stellar chromalight lume and sharp dial indices, while others note a 70-hour power reserve and accuracy around +/- 2 seconds per day. However, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire at retail due to high demand, with significant waiting times often exceeding a year for specific configurations, leading some to consider the grey market. Some owners find the unicoloured dials boring, and one reviewer criticized the faint lume on the hands. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its versatile wearability and solid build quality, despite the acquisition challenges.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic42mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic70h
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic200m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic$22,650
Oyster Perpetual$31,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
42mm
31mm
Thickness
14.35mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20 (Manufacture)
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
55h
Jewels
0
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$31,600
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