Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsMKII Project 300

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Measurements
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Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Project 300
Diameter
42mm
41.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
14.3mm
13.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
70h
n/a
MSRP
$5,800
$1,995
lowest
Movement
Breitling B20
ETA 2824-2
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced design, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its high legibility and bold, balanced aesthetic, inspired by classic dive watches. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its exceptional lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.
The 39.5mm case size fits most wrists well. The watch offers 200M water resistance. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.
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