Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 automatic black dial mesh bracelet 42 mm

The Superocean spirit in a modernized version

Since its creation in 1957, the Superocean Heritage has embodied a unique idea of the diving watch: high-performance yet elegant; technical yet aesthetic. Breitling has always offered models that combine adventure and style, through iconic references such as the 1004 and the 807. In 2025, the collection is evolving while remaining true to its DNA, with a targeted update: revised proportions, a more refined finish, and above all, the arrival of the B31 manufacture caliber in the three-hand models.

The 42 mm format occupies an ideal position in the range: more restrained than the 44 mm, but with a strong presence on the wrist. This is a watch designed to be worn every day, offering both aesthetic pleasure and technical assurance.

The model: absolute simplicity, timeless style

The AB3111241B1A1 reference appeals with its visual consistency. The deep, legible matte black dial is paired with a unidirectional rotating bezel in scratch-resistant black ceramic. The iconic hands—arrow for the hours, spear for the minutes—and applied hour markers are coated with Super-LumiNova®, ensuring excellent readability in all conditions.

The Ocean Classic Milanese mesh bracelet adds a perfectly balanced vintage touch. Supple and comfortable to wear, it recalls the first diving watches of the 1950s while meeting contemporary standards. Water-resistant to 200 meters, protected by a double-sided anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, and fitted with a screw-in transparent case back, this Superocean Heritage is a distillation of functional elegance.

The B31 caliber: a new generation of in-house manufacturing

Unveiled in 2025, the B31 caliber marks a key milestone in Breitling's in-house movement strategy. This three-hand, date mechanism, developed entirely in-house, offers a comfortable power reserve of 78 hours. It features a robust, proven architecture with bidirectional automatic winding, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and COSC chronometer certification.

Silent, smooth, and remarkably stable, the B31 is a superb three-hand manufacture caliber that makes no compromises on quality. Visible through the transparent case back, it reveals itself with understated elegance and beautiful finishes.