Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 HighlandsvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.4mm

Thickness

9.3mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$6,900

$1,550

lowest

Movement

Breitling 10

Seiko 6R55

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.35mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel & 18k red gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
300m

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 6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$1,550
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Reviews

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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Owners and reviewers praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition for its attractive emerald green dial with a sunburst effect and gold accents, which looks gorgeous in the right light. The watch is noted for its retro-inspired design, domed sapphire crystal, and comfortable wearability, fitting well for some. The bracelet includes a new, slimmer clasp with toolless micro-adjustment, and the watch comes with both a steel bracelet and a fabric strap. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for its stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales being recommended. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition positively for its attractive dial and comfortable retro design, despite some reservations about the clasp and price.

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