Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsCertina DS Super PH500M

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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 Super PH500M at true scale

DS Super PH500M

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

14.3mm

lowest

14.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

80h

highest

MSRP

$7,250

$1,107

lowest

Movement

Breitling B20

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.35mm
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m

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
$1,107
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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 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 Super PH500M

Owners widely praise the Certina DS Super PH500M for its retro dive watch aesthetic, good legibility, and value, with many highlighting its striking orange dial and secure bezel lock. The Powermatic 80.611 movement is reported as consistent and accurate, with one owner noting +2/+3 seconds per day performance. The watch is considered tough and offers good specifications for its price. However, some find the 43mm case and 15mm thickness substantial, potentially wearing large on smaller wrists, and one reviewer notes the crystal retaining ring can be a scratch magnet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Super PH500M highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value proposition.

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