Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 HighlandsvsSeiko 62MAS

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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 57 Highlands at true scale

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.6mm

Thickness

9.3mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

$6,900

$1,200

lowest

Movement

Breitling 10

Seiko 6R35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.35mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel & 18k red gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 10
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$1,200
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Reviews

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

Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

The Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands is praised for its visually striking, mid-century aesthetic and captivating presence that pictures fail to capture, with reviewers highlighting its great colors, particularly the mustard dial, and its sloping bezel. Owners find the 38mm case, 9.9mm thickness, and 46mm lug-to-lug dimensions make it incredibly wearable, and some prefer its overall presence over other heritage divers. However, the use of an ETA-based Caliber 10 automatic movement is considered a less exciting aspect by some, especially given its price point, and the non-screw-down crown limits water resistance to 100 meters. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands highly for its unique vintage-inspired design and excellent wearability on the wrist.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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