Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 AutomaticvsHenry Archer Øhav

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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 B31 Automatic at true scale

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

Henry Archer Øhav at true scale

Øhav

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.0mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

78h

n/a

MSRP

$6,500

$717

lowest

Movement

Breitling B31

Miyota 9019

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.03mm
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B31
Miyota 9019
Power Reserve
78h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$717
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Reviews

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic for its revived, characterful design embracing '50s charm and its comfortable fit, with some finding the 42mm case size preferable to larger options. Reviewers highlight the new B31 automatic movement, noting its 78-hour power reserve and COSC certification, along with stylish Milanese bracelets and a thinner, more ergonomic case. Some owners find the watch to be the heaviest they own but also the most comfortable, with lugs that hug the wrist. However, the pared-back dive bezel is noted by some as potentially impacting legibility, and the white date wheel at 6 o'clock could be divisive. Criticism is directed at the movement at its price point by some community members, while others appreciate its quality and COSC certification. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic highly for its revived design and comfortable wearability, supported by its new B31 automatic movement.

Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its beautiful design, particularly the dial's depth effect created by applied indices and a floating effect from markers, with one owner noting it looks Grand Seiko-esque. The watch's finishing is considered a cut above its price point, and winding is smooth. However, the date window is consistently described as illegible, and one owner found the date wheel slightly off-center. The dial's pattern is identical across colorways, a point of disappointment for some compared to advertising. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial finishing and value, despite the illegible date window.

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