Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsCertina DS PH200M Powermatic 80

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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

Certina DS PH200M Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS PH200M Powermatic 80

Diameter

42mm

42.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52.1mm

Thickness

14.3mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

80h

highest

MSRP

$7,250

$1,144

lowest

Movement

Breitling B20

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.8mm
Thickness
14.35mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52.13mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20
POWERMATIC 80.611
Power Reserve
70h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,250
$1,144
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Reviews

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic for its refined finishing, comfortable wearability, and in-house movement production, with many finding the 42mm case size to be ideal for everyday wear and better than larger variants. The dial refinement, excellent anti-reflective coating, and attractive retro-inspired design are frequently highlighted, alongside the comfort and refinement of the bracelet. Some owners note the watch's accuracy ranges from +2s/d to +3s/d. Caveats include a weak lume for a dive watch, potential alignment issues with the 12 marker, bezel, and date wheel, and a gap between the bracelet and case. The fitted ends of the rubber strap can angle too sharply for flatter wrists, and some find the new hands and bezel lume pip detract from the original's charm.

Certina DS PH200M Powermatic 80

The Certina DS PH200M Powermatic 80 is widely praised as an excellent value vintage-inspired dive watch, with owners and reviewers highlighting its authentic 1960s aesthetic and robust Powermatic 80.611 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. Many appreciate the included straps and the Hesalite or acrylic crystal, with one owner reporting COSC-level accuracy of +/- 0 seconds per day. Some find the 42.8mm case size wears large, and the bezel action is noted as less refined than higher-end alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS PH200M Powermatic 80 highly for its exceptional value and faithful vintage design.

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