Breitling Announces All-Black Superocean Heritage Watch
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Breitling has announced a sleek black version of its Superocean Heritage watch, one of the most attractive and versatile designs in its catalogue.
The Superocean Heritage collection was launched in 2007, itself a revamp of the brand’s original dive watch, from the 1950s.
The 2000s line was updated with modern materials and a contemporary movement, making it a popular option for anyone in the market for a retro-style dive watch – as well as a point of difference with the brand’s aviation-heavy catalogue.
There have been many Superoceans since, perhaps most memorably a limited edition in aid of the NHS during Covid, released at a time when the majority of the Swiss watch industry was shut down.
In contrast to that colourful model, the latest Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 42 comes with a black anthracite dial and a black ceramic bezel, giving it a modern, stealthy aesthetic.
As the name suggests, it uses the brand's B20 movement, an automatic calibre with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
The watch is available as a UK and Ireland exclusive, and is numbered “one of 500” on the case back.
Gavin Murphy, MD of Breitling UK, says, “The new monochromatic combination of an anthracite dial against a black ceramic bezel give the Superocean Heritage a contemporary and sophisticated look whilst maintaining its design cues from the 1950s”.
It is priced £4,650 on a steel mesh bracelet, or £4,450 on a rubber strap.
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