Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 AutomaticvsLongines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

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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

Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE at true scale

LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52.6mm

Thickness

12.0mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

78h

highest

72h

MSRP

$6,500

$3,550

lowest

Movement

Breitling B31

Longines L888

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.03mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Both sides
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B31
Longines L888
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
78h
72h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$3,550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE for its killer dial and heritage design, with reviewers highlighting its value and the striking green fumé dial that fades to black. Some owners note the bronze patinas slowly, developing a muted darkening, and find the lume not amazing. The watch's 42mm bronze case with a hypoallergenic titanium caseback and internal rotating bezel is seen as a faithful nod to its origins. Owners are split on wearability, with some finding the long lugs too large for smaller wrists, and others note the clasp is a scratch magnet and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE highly for its beautiful appearance and value.