Breitling Superocean Heritage Review - How good is it really?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video we take a look at the SOH 44 with the B20 Tudor designed movement. I think it is an extremely sharp watch, and with taking into account its' very real drawbacks, it still stacks up favorably to other popular divers from Omega and Tudor. You guys watch the video and tell me where you feel it falls in the market. For the right price I think its hard to beat
Big thanks again to my friend Chris who traded watches with me. Go check out his channel here, he is a great guy and crazy watch fan like you and me-
/ @thewatchloungechris
I have this watch and to be honest, I love it even more than my gmt master. Amazing quality and look
It's funny, but I bought this watch to wait on GMT master when it is back in stores in 23/24, so we will see if I feel the same.
Stunning piece for sure, can't take my eyes off my wrist =)
I've never been a fan of Breitling until I bought this. It's incredible!
Same "issue", now I cant stop but look at Breitling watches and do not basically even consider any other ones 😂
The only Breitling I would seriously consider buying.
Bruce, a superbly photographed review, as always. I have owned the 46 mm version of this watch since the update a couple years ago, and it is an excellent, visually stunning timepiece. Highly recommended.
*That´s one of the blue silver watches that you need in life, just a beautiful colour & something special. I bought this fine piece today :)*
Bought mine this week. Can't beat it honestly. A true classic.
still like it? has the value dropped much? I'm considering this piece, it's stunning
Me too, did you get it?? @@vegetabrah1889
I'm not a huge watch guy...but I must say, out of all major watch brands, this is the most pretty watch on the market.
Love it when you show us the movement, very appreciated!
Thanks bro!
I bought this watch 3 years ago, get so many compliments on it, i absolutely love it, the other day I looked on Breitlings website and I was happy to find out that of all the watches they sell in my opinion this is the most beautiful one (I have the black one).
I have the green. I love it more and more everyday
@@tylerevans2261 The green looks beautiful
Tried one on the other day as I’ve always loved the look of his model . Band didn’t fit my large wrist . And just wasn’t as taken with it as I thought I might be . Beautiful. But came home with a omega smp black dial . Stunner and performance.
Excellent choice I went the same route. Put a more detailed comment above on my experience. The SMP black is just unreal value.
SMP is a great pick up, congrats Zach!
Bruce Williams thank you , tried two Rolex boutiques of course no subs . So they didn’t get my money , not that they care .
Eye Heart Sushi the hev basically goes away on wrist . And I just accept it as part of the smp . Doesn’t bother me in the least . But I see how it might put people off .
Love your reviews. I own the 42 version in black. It's my travel watch. Love the bracelet. Very comfortable.
I turn 40 in 22 days. I hinted this to the wifey and apparently she is getting me this in size 46 for my birthday. I’ve never been so excited in my life.
How did it go?
@@pellekuipers4076 haha she got me 46 Breitling SuperOcean Heritage. Such an amazing piece! Now looking at Rolex one day but will get shot by just window shopping 😅
Brilliant I got the 44 in blue for my 40th birthday too.
@@owaishassan6155 great feeling hey? 2 months ago I turned 41, she got me the Omega SuperOcean 300 2018 which was sweeter.
Was looking for a gift for myself for my 40
The whole Superocean line is amazing!
I wish the regular superocean came with the b20
It's an elegant watch. It's formal enough that a sapphire caseback would have been a nice addition.
Def would have been a good move to be able to see the movement
Agreed.
I have this in 42
Loved seeing in inner workings
Looks as beautiful inside as out side
Great video 👍
You like this one better than the black dial ?
Which bracelet do you recommend with circular closing up top?
Hi Bruce, I love the videos keep them coming. Need some watch advice, toying with buying the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage ii rose gold then I saw your video of the Tudor Black Bay chrono Steel and Gold and I started rethinking which is better. I love both but I can only pick one. Which would you go for? Need a professional opinion.
Great review on a beautiful watch. Congrats Bruce.
Mine is definitely for keeps, absoloutly love it and cant stop looking at it.Got the same Breitling hat you had there, i just love Breitling and this watch in particular.
I bought the new 2022 Green Dial version on the rubber deployant strap and I could not be happier with the fit and finish of this watch. I will say that it has been running I but odd, sometimes fast sometimes slow, but all in all it’s close to in spec. I bought a demagnetizer and that seems to have helped the issue a bit. I can say with 100% certainty that I would have rather had the silicon hairspring simply because my work sitting at a computer all day and on
My phone constantly I believe is causing these magnetic issues I am having!
A Breitling that I actually like, I think I would keep it.
Words I don't say very often: "That's a GOOD looking Breitling!"
lol true that
you should see Breitling Superocean Heritage II B01 Blackeye blue with steel strap
Its a gorgeous and precise watch; i use to have tags but the one with green face is awesome!
Cool watch Man! Loved the fact you showed us the movement !
Its becoming my favorite thing to do in a review
Great vid, thanks Bruce. One I’ve constantly considered, but the poor quality clasp and the lume always stops me
Thanks Bruce, great video. I love Breitling's decoration of the Tudor movement. This is why they're one of the big guns to me still - details matter to Breitling! My 2011 Galactic with 2892 + big date based movement is one of my favourite watches ever. I wish I could see its movement, but would not dare remove the caseback myself. Oh yeah, sub'd too - well overdue!
I own the Chrono version of this watch in the same color. I get more compliments on this than my Rolex submariner, or my Tag Carrera.
I would like to see Breitling ditch that stamped clasp, and offer a 40mm model.
It def needs a refresh!
Much better clasp on the rubber strap
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This watch is stunning...
This watch is gorgeous. To me it doesn't look sporty as a dive watch probably should. It looks much more dressy. But it's very easy on the eyes
Wow that's a beautiful movement. Tudor can learn a thing or two about movement finishing
I have the black two tone and I never take it off. Period. Love it.
Dear Bruce, I really like your videos! Congratulations! I have a hidroconquest blue 43 ceramic. Great watch! Do you think that this Brietling, comparing to my Longines, worth the money diference? Should I sell my Longines and buy a Brietling? Thank you!
Hey buddy, I also have a Longines hydroconquest but it’s the non-ceramic 41mm in black and I recently tried on the superocean I can definitely tell you there is a quality different and in my opinion it’s worth the money. In house-ish movement, it’s going to hold its value better, polish is better, dial clarity and anti reflective coating is better, and the clasp is much better if you get it with the rubber strap.
The hydroconquest is a HELL of a watch for the money though. Great heritage, well made and detailed, reliable Swiss ETA movement. I am very seriously considering picking up a superocean heritage but I’m going to keep my hydroconquest as well . It was my first Swiss watch so it’s special to me. I’d say it matters how much you like your Longines and how your budget is looking. I do not think you would regret the decision as long as it didn’t break the bank and put you in a bad spot to get it.
Please check out and subscribe to my channel if I was able to help you out. and if I pickup the superocean I can do a side by side with the Longines
Keep your Longines, and buy an Oris Aquis. Keep them both instead of spending the cash. Nice watch, nice movement but poor lume and heavy enough to chew your arm off after a while. If you must, go the titanium Pelagos. Much more comfortable.
it is a great watch. Thanks for the nice review
I clicked "like" right after that awesome intro!
great video bruce. Do you think you can wear this with a suit and tie? Say a navy or blue suit?
I would say so.
Yes, I wear it with suit and tie and people compliment me all the time on this piece. I have people staring at my watch.
It's hilarious that Breitling executes better movement finishing than a Tudor.
Have the green face one and its absolutely stunning.
thx for the great review. I have been interested in SOH 2 with b20 and done some online research. I came across some complaints about SOH2's accuracy, saying the watch does not meet the standard of COSC certificates. Could you please share your daily experience with the watch, in terms of accuracy?
Nice video Bruce. I agree with your assessment of this Breitling. It’s a very beautiful watch with one of the most appealing blue dials I have seen out there. Keep up the good work on your reviews and productions...Ed
Thanks for Rewiev, what do you think about Blue version of Tudor Pelagos ? The both should have same movement.
Great piece. Funny thing, i own an eterna super kontiki 1973 … thats like the tool brother of this breitling. Very similar, but way more doen to earth. Would live to see these two pieces side by side.
Great looking timepiece!!!
One if not the best looking watch.
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Habe 2 Zone gold one ans love it. more on the dressy site but do you really go swimming with such a expansive watch? Best watch!
Great review from a year ago, Bruce, thank you. If it had nice big blue lume, I'd be looking to sell something to buy it. So close, but thankfully....no.
Great video Bruce, as always. For a sub 5k diver which would you choose: Omega SMPC 41, Breitling Superocean Heritage 42 or BB 58. Flat wrist around 6.5” or so.
Eye Heart Sushi thanks. I admittedly have not had any of them on wrist but plan to remedy that soon. All things being equal I think right now I’d choose the Omega but fit matters a lot to me.
I'd also pick the 58 with flat 6.5 inch wrists. That would be an ideal fit
Bruce Williams thanks Bruce!
It’s $3200 brand new on grey market. Man I love it in 42mm.
I like Brietlings, at present own an a current edtion Seamaster 300m, but as you sorta hinted at buy pre owned, since I have a diver would go go for one of their navi watches but in no rush, probably would get a BB or a pre owned Explorer II, depending on how much I'm willing to spend.
Beautiful watch, I'm just not sure how effective that bezel is? Hash markers, sure, but truthfully, just seems like difficult to use outside of 5 minute marks.
For sure, there is a give and take with precision and aesthetics. I think the main reason why Breitling went with it is just to stay true to the 1957 original
My goal is to get this or the Breitling avenger 2 seawolf yellow as next years watch. This year I got the lld bronze from Longines. And I traded a old piece for a hydroconquest in khaki green on rubber just to have a modern diver.
2023 ended up being the year of green for me. 2022 I got a panda chrono and next year I'll go for a blue with the soh or yellow if I go for the avenger.
Where did you get the breitling hat?
Hey, Twenty-Eight Jewels? Breitling also distributed some Pics with 28 engraved on the movement. But yours and mine have only 26 like the MT5612. So, what is the difference?
Hey Bruce, I loved it when you showed us the movement, very interestingn wasn’t expecting the finishingn other than the Tudor finishing. Now I saw something in your video: The Tudor glamour doubledate... It’s been around for almost year and I find it attractive, Tudor wise and very intriguing BUT...I have looked high and low, and nobody except for an Indonesian watch channel, nobody has done a review on this Tudor dress watch, a new watch that is.......??? I would loooove to see a descent review on this one, because it has a hell of an appeal. Challenge for you maybe, to be the first?
A sure hope you will surprise us..... Sorry brother, to be putting you in this position, and putting a little pressure on....... have a damn good week-end!
Thanks! I did have someone who has lent watches to me before tell me he has ordered the Tudor and doesn't mind letting me borrow it for a video. Can't wait!
Holy cow, if you Bruce does a review on the Tudor most underated watch. The Double Date. It would make alot of people happy! I have considered the in-house double date for å while now, because it is a heck of a deal, even new at an AD (with a decent amount of discount included)! Because of the discount the price is cheaper then a discounted new Breitling Colt 41! Which is a bargain. Were I live (Norway), it is also the only Tudor which doesn't have a 3 - 6 months waiting list. By the way i love your channel, and how subjective you are on each and every watch! Treating each and every piece fairly and with the right criticism. Your channel has been my go to channel, helping me make a purchasing decision! Keep up the good work!
Vinh Vu I hope he does the review, because i have never seen it, but it is on my ‘ I want it’ list...
I particularly want to know how thick it is. I still don’t understand why nobody on youtube has given it the love it desperately needs.....
my dad had one and it got magnetized twice then he sold it! I think the metal alloy hairspring is a deal breaker!
Will jubilee bracelet better than current?? what do you think?
I do own the super ocean 42. I had it for a month and it stopped working. I sent it back to the dealer. Although this is luxury watch and now I’m having a second thought purchasing another one from them.
Don’t get me wrong, I would certainly take that experience in to consideration if I were thinking of purchasing another.
But I would add no company can be perfect, sometimes one slips through manufacturing and quality control. I’ve never had a problem with a Breitling. It’s not an issue I have heard of occurring often. And this watch has a different movement and a longer warranty.
I use to be infatuated by this watch that is until I tried it on. I have a 7inch wrist and to me it felt clunky and uncomfortable. The bracelet clasp is crap and frankly I thought the Milanese bracelet was going to feel as nice as it looks but that wasn't the case either. I went with a Tudor Black Bay blue bezel steel bracelet and never looked back. I will say the best diver at the sub 5 grand mark is the Seamaster 300M and I've got that one arriving. I wish more TH-camrs would concentrate on that piece because it knocks the rest of them out without breaking a sweat. I know it's because so many have a connection and nostalgic reference with the Bond 300M variant so as fickle as watch guys can be they cant appreciate the new model on its own merit but trust me folks the Seamaster is the one to go to. The Submariner better watch out with the Seamster because it's in the ring bringing the fight on.
I've reviewed the 300 brotha its a fav of mine. Love the jumping hour and sandwich dial. It was also one of the firsts to have the adjustable clasps.
There are tons review of the 300M Seamaster on TH-cam already. Why do you or us need more??
I have the green face one . Its a gorgeous piece
Do you know what materials they are using for the hands or B logo or indexes? Thank you!
Great review , breitling is on the way up agian . Great history , great brand
What's the difference between the 2010, 2020 and 2030 please? I can't find info on this and have a chance to buy a 2010 or 2020. Thank you
So it falls short on the clasp... and in the bezel... and in the lume.
Hi I’m
Looking for some advice I’m looking at this super ocean for my next watch it’s between that and the Tudor gmt any idea what’s the better watch thanks
The lack of lume is a bit of a let-down. After all: This is a diver - and a $3500+ diver at that. Other than that, it's a stunning looking piece. I'm currently thinking about getting a "true" luxury watch and this one (in 42mm) is on my list alongside the Omega Seamaster 300 and the Aqua Terra. Seeing the lume on the Breitling and considering the movements, I think I still lean towards the Omegas.
I have had this watch in hand as well as an omega aqua terra they are both beautiful. I personally like the Breitling look a little
More but the aqua terra is a really awesome watch.
Where can i buy Breitling Superocean Heritage Black pre-owened ? Reliable that is authentic.. $3000
It actually is a bit unfortunate they aren't using silicon hairsprings, as Breitlings are somewhat prone to getting magnetized. For me, it's the biggest failure in Breitlings current movements since I've been a victim of a magnetized Breitling (magnetized while in shipment) and heard from those that serviced it that it is a common issue (for watches that are sent back for servicing). It's preventable, though, and shouldn't really be a heavy concern unless you are in environments that can cause this. The Tudor movement is so solid, it's a great partnership.
I guess I am waiting for my first magnetized watch lol 5 Breitlings in and it hasn't happened yet. But I also don't travel much
Got mine and love it - my fave
Nice looking watch but those lugs need to be trimmed back. They are too large and don’t look proportionally correct. Also it would be nice to see an oyster style bracelet.
Imagine all watches looked the same.
solid watch, not to my taste. i love the mesh and the movement though.
Which bracelet with circular closing to the case do you recommend?
The hairspring and clasp killed it for me. Was it that hard to put a better clasp, to put a sapphire caseback and that hairspring?
I have one with a cream dial.. the movement is smooth and the design is so classy. This should be on everyones sub 5k short list imo.
Some things i dont like.. the lume is meh.
The milanese mesh strap is not the best. I wear itbon the mesh rubber strap and feels so much better in every way.
I love the strap, apparently breitling won awards for this strap. I need to try the rubber one though.
Great video. Very useful.
Just bought a SOH Chronogrhaph (blue dial) a1332024c817 46mm. Looking for a mesh band (good looking and high quality)
Get the factory one...
Great review!
is it easy to scratch it or like brushed steel?
I have 42mm,and i like very much!
I have a 7.5 inch wrist, will the 46mm be to big for me?
Hi, same dillema. What have you decided?
This is a blingy watch. Be great if there’s min markers on the bezel.
I really like this model, but as a person who uses the divers bezel for timing, this bezel without numbers is useless for me, that's the only downside, otherwise I'll own one for sure
Agreed. Not enough numbers on here. A beautiful watch nonetheless
Why would you actually use it for diving? For all my water sports I use a Gshock. Easier to read, more reliable and doesn’t matter if it gets bashed. Dive watches aren’t actually meant for diving. We just pretend that they are.
Real nice!⌚
You're right, the clasp on this watch is absolute shit. Why wouldn't a watch at this price range come with a good claps. Omega, Rolex, Tudo, and the list goes on of watches in this price range with way better clasps.
The lume is very poor for a dive watch with no minute divisions. Otherwise, it is an excellent Dress and Sports watch, in spite of the 200 meters water resistance. For three thousand US $ you can get a better watch, like Tudor Black Bay or Omega Sea Master.
I saw the heritage 57 limited on the market but having second thought buying another watch from breitling. I think I’m better off buying an omega.
How do you size down adjust it?
The mesh bracelet is actually made of links so you could get a link removed like you would any bracelet
Buongiorno Bruce,io lo possiedo,ma ho notato che la ghiera "lunetta"a scatti non è tanto stabile,anzi oltre ad avere un po' di gioco tra uno scatto e l'altro...premendo sulla lunetta si ottiene un effetto "bascula"un po' su e giù.
Vorrei sapere come togliere instabilità alla ghiera,e se è un difetto generale o solo il mio.
Grazie
to open the caseback is screw ?
The clasp on their rubber strap is way better than this one. It even has adjustment on the fly. Go figure why they put a good clasp on their rubber yet a cheap one on the bracelet.
Both the Breitling and the Tudor movements are actually a stripped down Breitling B01.
Love the colour
I’d be afraid that it grows old rather quickly because it’s sooo shiny :-S
Lacking in a couple of practical aspects, too
So like Grand Seiko?
Bruce Williams - Never seen a GS in the flesh. So cannot really pronounce myself...
That's not been my experience at all.
Great dial but dislike those enormous, aggressive lugs...
Ordered in green 46...collect next weekend..my first luxury watch..as stupid as this sounds I'm buying a cheap watch for everyday
Can't decide, green or blue?
How is the green?
@@mikaiyelmiah8538 preferred the green in person...very nice
This wins all the omegas and tudors 10-0 any time!
Same movement as Tudor...
Stunning watch. However, technically it is not a diver. Second hand isn't lumed.
Who looks at the second hand when diving? Not me.
Who is daft enough to actually uses it for diving@@matthewbell9517
It's okay, but the Christopher Ward C65 would be a better choice.
I can't tell if your trolling Steve
Trolling? Really? No just an opinion. I don't troll.
Seeing I know you are no stranger to my channel I didn't think so!
Bruce Williams no worries Bruce. Just meant that the Breitling looks a bit like the Christopher Ward, but I'm sure the build quality is much better. But do you think it's that much better?
@@triples4good I think CW offers a very good watch for the money no doubt. With a luxury watch there definitely is a point of dimenishing returns from a value standpoint. But I definitely think there is a noticeable difference in quality. And there ought to be considering the price jump. A lot of it comes down to the movement
Man, I am so indifferent about the all polished case. Too blingy and scratch magnet. Otherwise, the watch is badass.
Bruce, it would be better if you wash the watch.
Why would you push a pre-owned version when you'd be giving up the 5-year warranty?
Those lugs Look like they would dig into my wrist like the squalematic lugs do
They are uncomfortable at least to my wrist.
Actually they are super smooth and have a nice downturn. Really comfortable
tynan nida I can assure you the way they designed the case, it’s comfortable like no other watch I have, the lugs will NOT dig into your wrist, it hugs them perfectly!
wernerjacq is be interested to try one on, I’d imagine it would also highly depend on the shape of the wear of the wearer
tynan nida not trying to sell you one, but I love mine so much, it’s a 42mm on a 7 inch wrist and it’s my most comfortable watch. it’s so well built, the crown action is superb, screwing in and out is perfect, winding so smooth, accuracy reliability is perfect , having owned it for over 2 yrs, i cannot complain i love it. The looks of the watch continue to amaze me more than any other watch i own. I have a Pelagos, Same mvmnt, Rolex batgirl, Omega planet ocean, GS snowflake, so I can compare a bit. Apart from the clasp, it a hell of a watch, The milanese is very wel built and comfortable and beautifull like nothing else, if you like this style. It’s also a strap monster, on a rubber tropic, it looks the part! those hands are biggest thing for me, it looks just so quirky and beautifull at the same time. Try it!