Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 AutomaticvsZenith Chronomaster Solo Sport

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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

Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport at true scale

Chronomaster Solo Sport

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.0mm

lowest

13.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

78h

highest

60h

MSRP

$8,050

lowest

$10,900

Movement

Breitling B31

El Primero 3620 SC

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.03mm
13.13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Both sides
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Texture
n/a
Z pattern

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Breitling B31
El Primero 3620 SC
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
78h
60h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,050
$10,900
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Reviews

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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.

Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport

The Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport is widely praised for its comfortable 40mm wearability, solid ceramic bezel, and the integrated Zenclasp bracelet with tool-free micro-adjustment. Owners describe it as a feature-packed and versatile watch, with one calling it an "absolute eye catcher" and their favorite Zenith. Some find the presence of an El Primero movement without a chronograph function contradictory, and one owner expressed a personal preference for a cleaner dial without a date function. A few owners noted that the clasp can be difficult to open, though this is contrasted by the tool-free micro-adjustment feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport highly for its well-built, comfortable design and the value it offers compared to its chronograph sibling.

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