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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic for its attractive, well-executed polished steel case and ceramic bezel, with the 42mm size offering good legibility and comfort for many, though some find it pushes the limits of smaller wrists. The blue dial, polished indices, and steel mesh bracelet are frequently highlighted for their balanced aesthetic, and dial printing, date wheel, and hand alignment are noted as clean. One owner reported timegrapher numbers of +2s/d. The lume is considered good but less prominent than on other sports watches. Some owners have noted potential issues with bezel alignment, a gap between the bracelet and case, and a "crunchy" bezel rotation feel at this price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic highly for its stylish design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about lume and bezel action.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic70h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic$5,800
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.35mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20 (Manufacture)
Seiko 6R35
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,200
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