For watch enthusiasts, few brands evoke the marriage of innovation and timeless design quite like Breitling. The Swiss watchmaker has long been synonymous with pushing boundaries, and their latest offering in the Superocean Heritage collection proves they're not slowing down. Blending decades of horological mastery with cutting-edge materials, this collection isn't just a tribute to the past; it's a bold leap into the future.
A Legacy Carved in Time: The Superocean Heritage Origins
The story of the Superocean Heritage is no ordinary sea watch—it never was. When Breitling first launched it in 1957, it took a different tack from other dive watches of the era. The Ref. 1004 (a sleek time-only piece) and Ref. 807 (the world’s first dedicated dive chronograph) weren’t just about exploring the underwater world—they were about looking good doing it. The spear-and-arrow hands, ceramic rotating bezel, and naturally sleek proportions made it a favorite of stylish adventurers who lived for the sea and the scene. Today, that philosophy is still at the core of the Superocean Heritage. It’s got the soul of the 1950s, but designed for today.
The latest Superocean Heritage collection builds on everything that made the original distinctive—and sharpens it.
FEATURED MODELS IN THE SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE COLLECTION:
SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE B01 CHRONOGRAPH 42
This chronograph is powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, Breitling’s industry-leading timekeeping movement. A ceramic-inlayed bezel adds exceptional scratch resistance, while integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelets fit snugly against the case, secured with folding clasps for a clean, watertight finish. Tone-on-tone subdials, a discreet date window at six o’clock, and the original signature hands—arrow for hours, spear for minutes—ensure legibility and balance, above or below the surface.
1. Movement: Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
2. Bezel: Ceramic-inlayed for scratch resistance.
3. Straps: Integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelets.
4. Design Features: Tone-on-tone subdials, date window at six o’clock, original arrow-and-spear hands.
SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE B31 AUTOMATIC 40 / 42 / 44
This collection introduces the B31 automatic movement, Breitling’s first exclusive three-hand manufacture caliber. A ceramic-inlayed bezel adds exceptional scratch resistance, while integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelets fit snugly against the case, secured with folding clasps for a clean, watertight finish. A discreet date window at six o’clock and the original signature hands—arrow for hours, spear for minutes—ensure legibility and balance, above or below the surface.
1. Movement: Breitling Manufacture Caliber B31 automatic.
2. Available Sizes: 40mm, 42mm, 44mm.
3. Bezel: Ceramic-inlayed for scratch resistance.
4. Straps: Integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelets.
5. Design Features: Date window at six o’clock, original arrow-and-spear hands.
SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE B31 AUTOMATIC 36
The Superocean Heritage in 36mm retains the essence of the collection with a more compact size. A ceramic-inlayed bezel adds exceptional scratch resistance, while integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelets fit snugly against the case, secured with folding clasps for a clean, watertight finish. A discreet date window at six o’clock, and the original signature hands—arrow for hours, spear for minutes—ensure legibility and balance, above or below the surface.
1. Movement: Automatic (implied, shares design characteristics with other B31 models).
2. Size: 36mm.
3. Bezel: Ceramic-inlayed for scratch resistance.
4. Straps: Integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelets.
5. Design Features: Date window at six o’clock, original arrow-and-spear hands.
SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE B31 AUTOMATIC 40 KELLY SLATER (Limited Edition)
The Kelly Slater limited edition.
With 11 world titles, 56 event wins, and three decades spent redefining the sport, Kelly Slater has gone beyond being a champion—he’s a force of nature. As he steps away from professional competition, Breitling is celebrating his extraordinary career with the Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater, a watch infused with the surf culture that shaped him.
The dial features a tropical foliage pattern, capturing the essence of a Hawaiian paradise. The caseback is open, revealing the manufacture B31 movement, and its outer ring is engraved with “One of 500” and “Kelly Slater Limited Edition.” Available on a blue rubber mesh strap or stainless-steel mesh bracelet, the watch comes in a special presentation box, featuring the same lush Hawaiian motif, and includes a personal note from Slater himself.
“Breitling has been with me for years,” says Slater. “This watch reflects everything I love—the ocean, nature, and the easy-going style I’ve always connected with.”
1. Limited Edition: Yes, "One of 500."
2. Movement: Breitling Manufacture Caliber B31.
3. Size: 40mm.
4. Dial: Tropical foliage pattern.
5. Caseback: Open, revealing B31 movement, engraved with limited edition details.
6. Straps: Blue rubber mesh strap or stainless-steel mesh bracelet.
7. Presentation: Special box with Hawaiian motif, includes personal note from Kelly Slater.
Final Thoughts
The Superocean Heritage collection from Breitling proves that a dive watch can be both robust and elegant. Each model, from the powerful B01 Chronograph to the sleek B31 Automatic options and the exclusive Kelly Slater edition, pays homage to a legacy of bold design and impeccable functionality. These timepieces are not just tools for exploration; they are style statements for those who live life to the fullest, both in the ocean depths and on the waterfront
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