Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 AutomaticvsCircula Watches DiveSport

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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

Circula Watches DiveSport at true scale

DiveSport

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.5mm

Thickness

12.0mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

78h

highest

41h

MSRP

$8,050

n/a

Movement

Breitling B31

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.03mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Schwarz
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B31
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
78h
41h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,050
n/a
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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's excellent finishing and attractive sunburst dials, with some calling it the nicest Breitling they have seen. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, with a mesh bracelet that hugs the wrist and a case that feels paradoxically heavy yet disappears after a few seconds. The B31 automatic movement offers a 78-hour power reserve and COSC certification. However, the design is divisive, with some disliking its aesthetic and short hands, and the use of a Sellita SW200 movement at its price point is a criticism for some. The white date display at 6 o'clock is also noted as potentially divisive. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability, with the updated movement and bracelet being key highlights.

Circula Watches DiveSport

The Circula Watches DiveSport is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a hardened titanium case with 1200 Vickers hardness and German manufacturing. Owners and reviewers highlight the textured dial, lightweight comfort, and robust specifications, including 500m water resistance and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some find the 13.4mm thickness substantial and the bezel firm, while one owner notes the bracelet can appear and feel generic. Accuracy is reported within -5/+7 seconds per day, and a prototype's date disc was considered too dark. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Circula Watches DiveSport highly for its hardened titanium construction and value for money.

From video reviewers

The lume on the Circula DiveSport is exceptionally bright. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.