Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsMKII Paradive Gen 3

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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

MKII Paradive Gen 3 at true scale

Paradive Gen 3

Diameter

42mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

14.3mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$5,800

n/a

Movement

Breitling B20

Seiko NE15

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.25mm
Thickness
14.35mm
15.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
Seiko NE15
Power Reserve
70h
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
n/a
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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.

MKII Paradive Gen 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the MKII Paradive Gen 3 for its excellent legibility, clean dial, and top-notch finishing, noting its comfortable, asymmetrical design and BGW9 lume. Some owners report accuracy figures ranging from +1/+2 seconds per day to +15 seconds per day, with the Seiko NE15 movement considered reliable. The watch is noted for its tactical subtlety and versatility as a military-inspired daily wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Paradive Gen 3 highly for its excellent legibility and finishing at the price.