The “Breitling” name is familiar to any watch enthusiast. It doesn’t matter if you are a deep fan of this brand or not, but its valueless echo in the watchmaking industry is undeniable. This brand has made history; every other collection released proved its phenomenal sense of creativity and technical meticulosity.
I decided to leave aside all the other collections but the Superocean and the Superocean Heritage. I’ll describe the other ones in a separate article showing their beauty and splendor. But the Superocean and the Superocean Heritage draw my attention predominantly through their specific magnetism. Even though the pilot watches are viewed as the most popular from the entire brand portfolio, I see the dive models as not less remarkable. In addition to that, many watch enthusiasts face certain confusion regarding the differences between the two collections. So, we’re going to cover all of it right here and right now.
Half a Century Difference
The first dissimilarity setting these two collections apart is the period they first appeared. While the general audience first heard about the Superocean in 1957, the Heritage line came into the market 50 years later, which is in 2007.
Until the first introduction of the Heritage Superocean, the previous collection already knew the pick of success. The brand constantly expanded it, introducing new iterations with astonishing improvements. At the moment, the Superocean line is synonymous with the most revolutionized technologies in the watchmaking industry and the most creative design possible. At this point, the Heritage collection is closely similar, providing the same superiority in terms of technical construction and the same thrilling appeal in design. But there is one major difference though: the Superocean Heritage line follows the design air of the very first Superocean model. It’s like the brand pays homage to the veteran Superocean from the 50s, transposing the same design contour into the modern Heritage collection.
Breitling Superocean Main Characteristics
This collection has viewed a large variety of upgraded iterations on the go. Some of them include the significant advancement of the “slow motion” feature and the inclusion of the helium escape valve. By the way, this inclusion allowed some models to resist under up to 2,000m underwater.
Apart from the technical and design progress, the line underwent radical changes in size, becoming even more attractive and suitable for a larger audience. In such a context, the Superocean II is currently available between 36mm to 46mm, including the 42 and 44mm versions. In such a way, the collection became all that a dive watch can be: extremely resistant underwater, hugely loyal in the technical aspect, and impressively attractive due to its modern twist design.
Breitling Superocean Heritage Main Characteristics
In comparison to the veteran collection, the Heritage Superocean is not as generous in size options. Therefore, there are 3 dimensions available including 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm. Even despite the slightly reduced size range, the collection has a specific finesse that is lacking in the Superocean collection. Perhaps, the secret of the alluring charisma consists of the minimalist design, which is in many instances even more valuable than a loud one. Either way, in the Heritage line we clearly observe the same design approach as the first Superocean model.
The perfectly round shape of the case looks fabulous with the captivating hour markings and easily-legible hands. The overall look conveys a nostalgic air, despite the dive typology. The nostalgic air makes these watches perceived as more traditional and classic, in comparison to the Superocean homologs.
Replica Versions of the Superocean and Superocean Heritage Watches
The authentic models from these collections range between $4,100-4,500. Lucky those who are comfortable with these prices and afford to have an original item. Owning such a timepiece is like owning a piece of legend close to you.
Alternatively, the replica industry might be an option for seasoned watch enthusiasts who can’t (yet) afford an authentic model but are eager to have one. Thanks to the innovative technologies in the watchmaking replica industry, imitation watches look tremendously similar to their original models. I know that a great look is not always enough.
In this context, I have to say that experimenting with several replica items made me conclude the following: a replica timepiece can serve as long and durable as an original piece, always when bought from trusted stores or dealers. In other words, it all depends on the quality of your replica Breitling.
How to Find a High-quality Replica Breitling Watch?
Honestly speaking, I had to learn a couple of lessons following a few bitter experiences with replica watches. I was a marketing victim a couple of times until I realized what I was doing wrong. Being an active user on Social Media platforms, I came across a sponsored ad offering “best replica watches”. I didn’t analyze much the website, and neither did I investigate the county of origin of those replica watches. So, this was my first and biggest mistake. As a result, I got an awful replica timepiece that began malfunctioning within a few weeks. Not to mention that the finishing started to fade away within a couple of days and the weight was extremely light, reminiscent of an aluminum watch.
You always have to investigate the credibility, professionalism, and veracity of the source you intend to buy from. Read all possible reviews about the site, and find all possible pictures of real watches bought from it. Talk to the dealer by chat or phone if needed, to confirm the reliability and high quality of the watch.
Not a less important aspect to consider is the price. Although it doesn’t always speak about the high quality of a replica Breitling, it might be pretty suggestive. Extremely cheap replicas don’t equal high quality. Stainless steel, sapphire Cristal, luminous coatings- they are not cheap. Therefore, a cheap replica watch will most probably feature regular steel, mineral (or even worse-acrylic) glass, and no coating at all.
Medium to highly expensive replica watches is worth considering. But, you also have to be prudent with them and don’t rely on price only. Ask for quality and waterproof warranty and after-sales support, if needed. The most optimal replica Breitling watches and all replica timepieces, in general, are the Swiss-made and AAA-grade options.