Breitling unveils the updated Superocean Heritage

Breitling's stylish sea watch gets a sun-soaked refresh - its first since 2017 - with refined new proportions, ocean-ready elegance, and a salute to Hawaiian surf culture.

Published on 20th August 2025
The Breitling Superocean Heritage is no ordinary sea watch - it never was. First launched in 1957, the model took a different tack from other diver watches of the era. The Red. 1004 (a sleek time-only piece) and Ref. 807 (the world's first dedicated dive chronograph) weren't just about exploring the underwater world, but looking good doing it. The spear-and-arrow hands, anodised rotating bezel, and naturally sleek proportions made it a favourite of stylish adventurers who lived for the scene and the sea.

Today, that philosophy is still at the core of the Superocean Heritage - it has the soul of the 1950s, but designed for today.
Breitling CEO Georges Kern sums it up: "The Superocean Heritage is our most elegant sea watch, and this update is all about refinement. Every detail has been perfected - but the spirit stays the same. It's about style at sea."
This refresh takes every that made the Superocean Heritage distinctive and makes it even sharper.

The collection includes a 42mm chronograph, powered by the Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01 - the brand's industry-leading timekeeping movement - automatic models in 44mm, 42mm, and 40mm, which introduce the B31 movement - Breitling's first exclusive three-hand manufacture calibre, which launched in March - and a 36mm model which houses the Calibre 10 automatic movement.
The collection's colour palette has been streamlined to a core of black, blue, and green, paired with a matching ceramic-inlayed bezel for next-level scratch resistance that will keep the watch looking new long into the future. Thinner, more integrated mesh-metal and mesh-rubber bracelets ensure a watertight fit against the case, complete with folding clasps for a seamless finish.

Other refinements enhance symmetry and proportion. Tone-on-tone subdials and a subtle date aperture at six o'clock create a balanced composition, while distinct hands - an arrow for hours, a spear for minutes - and pointed indexes maintain the at-a-glance readability that made the mid-century original essential for divers.
Select models introduce responsibly sourced 18k red-gold to the outer bezels, adding lustre while preserving the collection's sleek aesthetic. The versatile line up also includes new 36mm and 40mm sizes, designed for those who prefer a trimmer diameter suited to a wide variety of wrists.

The launch campaign brings the spirit of the new Superocean Heritage to life in full colour - drawing on the sights, sounds, and surf culture of Hawaii. With its modern-retro flair, it channels the lush foliage, saturated tones, and sunlight energy of the Aloha State.