Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 automatic black dial mesh bracelet 40 mm

An icon reinterpreted in a compact format

Launched in 1957, the Superocean Heritage has always embodied a unique vision of the diving watch: elegant without sacrificing robustness, technical without compromising on style. True to this heritage, the collection is getting a makeover in 2025 with the introduction of a manufacture movement and new formats adapted to the demand for smaller diameters. Among them, the 40 mm version stands out as an obvious choice: more compact, it retains all the strength of the original design in a perfectly mastered silhouette.

In this black steel version, the watch strikes with its formal purity. Taut lines, balanced proportions, and meticulous finishes: every detail recalls the seriousness of a piece built to last, while flattering the eye with its timeless appeal. It is a tool watch, certainly, but its refined DNA makes it just as at home with a suit as it is with a diving suit. It retains the pioneering spirit of the original Superocean, while opening up to a new, more urban and diverse audience—lovers of authentic watchmaking and assertive style.

The model: black elegance and perfect proportions

The AB3110241B1A1 features a black dial that is easy to read and understated, protected by a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. The arrow-shaped hour hands and spear-shaped minute hands, as well as the applied hour markers, are coated with Super-LumiNova® for easy reading in all conditions.

At 6 o'clock, a perfectly integrated date window balances the dial. The unidirectional rotating bezel in black ceramic ensures scratch resistance and blends visually with the polished steel case.

The Ocean Classic Milanese bracelet in steel extends the line with refinement. Inspired by the first divers' watches of the 1950s, it ensures flexibility, lightness, and comfort for everyday wear.

The B31 caliber: Breitling's three-hand manufacture movement

The B31 caliber embodies the revival of automatic movement at Breitling. This in-house movement offers a 78-hour power reserve, bidirectional winding, and COSC chronometer certification. Its frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour guarantees optimal stability, while its robust construction makes it a durable and reliable engine, perfectly suited for everyday use.

Visible through the sapphire caseback, the B31 is a fine demonstration of Breitling's mechanical advancement in its three-hand models. In this 40 mm version, it adds real watchmaking depth to an already highly accomplished design.