Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Piccard

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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

Spinnaker Piccard at true scale

Piccard

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

14.3mm

lowest

21mm

Water Resistance

200m

550m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$5,800

$550

lowest

Movement

Breitling B20

Seiko NH35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.35mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
550m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Lemon Yellow

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$550
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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.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design. However, some consider it a specialty novelty watch, describing the 45mm case as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners appreciate the Spinnaker Piccard for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, though its size and legibility are polarizing points.

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