Breitling has redefined its Superocean Heritage with a revitalised, effortless look.
It’s the collection’s first refresh since 2017, and it comes with a new design that continues to honour the watch’s 1950s roots while embracing modern elegance. The new Superocean Heritage strikes a balance between vintage soul and contemporary sophistication, ready to shine both in and out of the water.
From the start, Breitling’s sea watches took an alternative path. The original Superocean models, the Ref. 1004 and Ref. 807, weren’t just about performance—they were about style. Their spear-and-arrow hands, slim lines, and anodised bezels brought a fashionable twist to the dive watch category, capturing the attention of sea lovers who cared as much about aesthetics as they did about adventure. That design-first mindset endures in the new iteration, which features subtle yet meaningful changes throughout.
The lineup now includes a 42mm chronograph with the Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01 movement, while the automatic editions span 44mm, 42mm, 40mm, and a new compact 36mm size—each one boasting the newly developed B31 calibre or the Calibre 10, depending on the model. A slimmer, more integrated mesh bracelet—available in metal or rubber—ensures the watch hugs the wrist with comfort and precision, while a refined colour palette of black, blue, and green with ceramic-inlay bezels adds understated impact and next-level durability.
Design updates enhance symmetry and legibility without compromising the original’s mid-century charm. The signature hands remain, but are now accompanied by cleaner subdials and a perfectly placed date window at six o’clock. And for those seeking something rarer still, select models feature responsibly sourced 18k red gold on the bezel for a touch of luxurious warmth.
In keeping with the spirit of reinvention, Breitling has also released a limited edition Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater. Created in collaboration with the surfing legend, the watch pays tribute to the Hawaiian surf culture that shaped his career. A foliage-patterned dial, oceanic blue rubber strap, and engraved open caseback give it an unmistakable identity, while Slater’s own note—tucked into a special presentation box—makes it feel personal, even intimate.
Complementing the launch is Breitling’s new sunglasses collaboration with Cutler and Gross. These handcrafted frames echo the same retro-modern aesthetic as the watch collection, with mesh-inspired details, lacquered temple tips, and ZEISS LightPro® lenses—perfect for those sun-drenched afternoons that stretch into evening. Like the watches, the eyewear is limited to 500 pieces per style, underscoring the capsule’s collectable appeal.
