Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsCertina DS Super PH500M

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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

Certina DS Super PH500M at true scale

DS Super PH500M

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

14.3mm

lowest

14.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

80h

highest

MSRP

$5,800

$1,107

lowest

Movement

Breitling B20

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.35mm
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
POWERMATIC 80.611
Power Reserve
70h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,107
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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 and reviewers praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic for its blend of style, comfort, legibility, and utility, with the 42mm size fitting well for many, though some find it large on smaller wrists. The blue sunburst dial is a popular choice, and the polished steel case and ceramic bezel are considered attractive and well-executed. Some owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the dial printing, date wheel, and hand alignment, with one owner reporting timegrapher numbers of +2s/d. However, the lume is noted as less prominent than on other sports watches. A few owners report minor cosmetic issues such as slight misalignment of the 12 o'clock marker, date window, bezel, or 6 o'clock index, and a noticeable gap between the bracelet and case. The bezel rotation is described by one owner as "crunchy" for the price point. The rubber strap's fixed angle is also a point of disappointment for some.

Certina DS Super PH500M

Owners widely praise the Certina DS Super PH500M for its retro dive watch aesthetic, good legibility, and value, with many highlighting its striking orange dial and secure bezel lock. The Powermatic 80.611 movement is reported as consistent and accurate, with one owner noting +2/+3 seconds per day performance. The watch is considered tough and offers good specifications for its price. However, some find the 43mm case and 15mm thickness substantial, potentially wearing large on smaller wrists, and one reviewer notes the crystal retaining ring can be a scratch magnet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Super PH500M highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value proposition.