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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the sunburst dials and the redesigned mesh bracelet. The watch is noted for its versatile design, suitable for daily wear and swimming, and some owners find its weight surprisingly manageable due to the lug shape and bracelet design. The Breitling B31 movement offers a 78-hour power reserve and COSC certification. However, the watch's design is divisive, with some disliking its aesthetic and others criticizing the use of a Sellita SW200 movement at its price point, though discounts are seen to mitigate this. Some owners also find the watch too large for smaller wrists due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the white date display at 6 o'clock is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability, despite some design and movement criticisms.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing, with reviewers and owners noting its GS-level craftsmanship and Zaratsu-inspired polishing. Owners appreciate its refined design, comfortable case shape, and the 4:00 crown position, with some finding it more manageable on the wrist than other models. The Caliber 8L45 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy within -5/+10 seconds per day, and the bracelet features an improved clasp with an extension system. However, some find the price point high, and one reviewer noted the unsigned winding crown as a missed opportunity. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its premium finishing and tool-like appearance at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic42mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic78h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic200m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic$8,050
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$3,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12.03mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B31 (Manufacture Breitling & AMT)
8L45
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
78h
72h
Jewels
0
35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,050
$3,600
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