With the rubber strap, the retail price is €3860. If you choose the mesh bracelet, it will cost €4430. The initial series of the Breitling Superocean Heritage 42 replica watch is still available on the website at a slightly lower price. It costs €3370 with the rubber strap and €3940 with the mesh bracelet. The movement differs, with the old version utilizing Breitling’s Caliber B17, which is based on the ETA 2824-2. Notably, it lacks a ceramic bezel.
Are these enhancements worth the additional cost? In my view, they are. The ETA movement is certainly not inferior; on the contrary, it’s quite reliable. The Breitling Superocean Heritage replica watch is available in various versions, including blue, black, brown, and silver dials. In this article, I showcase the blue and stratus silver dial versions, one with a stainless steel mesh bracelet and the other with a rubber strap. As mentioned earlier, the soft rubber strap features a pattern reminiscent of the mesh bracelet.
On Breitling’s website, you can use a configurator to design your ideal Breitling Superocean Heritage II 42 replica, including other strap options. The rubber strap in this article is known as the Rubber Aero Classic, notable for its vintage buckle. Breitling’s Caliber B20 boasts a 70-hour power reserve, operates at 28,800 vph, and is chronometer rated.
The movement is well-finished and would be a sight to behold through a sapphire case back—perhaps a feature for future models. The ceramic bezel is uni-directional, essential for a diver relying on their wristwatch. The Breitling-signed crown is, of course, screw-down to ensure water resistance. The case back is also screw-in and made of solid steel, lacking the sapphire window that would reveal the new B20 movement.
The lack of a sapphire case back has no bearing on water resistance, as other brands offer higher water resistance with sapphire case backs. It might be because Breitling considers this a tool watch. The replica Breitling Superocean Heritage II 42 watch, as its name suggests, has a 42mm case made of stainless steel and is 14.35mm thick. This substantial thickness suits a diver’s watch with a water resistance of 200 meters. Despite the “Heritage” designation, these watches are fully capable.
This Breitling Superocean Heritage II is available with a mesh bracelet, leather strap, and rubber strap, the latter mimicking the mesh bracelet design. Without a strap, the watch weighs around 91 grams, quite significant. Adding the stainless steel mesh bracelet makes it a hefty piece on the wrist. The “II” signifies that it is a mark II, and indeed it is. This new version features a ceramic bezel and a new movement. It’s interesting to note that Breitling and Tudor collaborated on their in-house movements—a smart, yet somewhat unexpected partnership.
