Review: Breitling Superocean Heritage II 42mm Ref# AB201012 **

[The Rod]

Lovely watch, I wonder how it wears on a smaller wrist (under 7 inch) as I would love one of these. How thick is the case? Any ideas on lug to lug measurement?


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I have a 6.5 inches wrist, and have tried the gen in an AD last week. Wears beatifully as the lugs curve down so much, literally hugs the wrist. No overhang. It's on the thick side (14mm) but it will easily slide under a cuff due to the downward sloping bezel.

 

[wags]

I have a 6.5 inches wrist, and have tried the gen in an AD last week. Wears beatifully as the lugs curve down so much, literally hugs the wrist. No overhang. It's on the thick side (14mm) but it will easily slide under a cuff due to the downward sloping bezel.

Thanks for the feedback, I had the same question myself.
Cheers :drinks_cheers:

 

[johnlogan]

TWG:QCs in

 

[Thatwatchguy]

TWG:QCs in

Very nice...keen to hear how good the blue is!

 

[johnlogan]

Very nice...keen to hear how good the blue is!

I will post a few pics once I receive it. Thanks for leading me down this path.

 

[stufuse]

I have a 6.5 inches wrist, and have tried the gen in an AD last week. Wears beatifully as the lugs curve down so much, literally hugs the wrist. No overhang. It's on the thick side (14mm) but it will easily slide under a cuff due to the downward sloping bezel.

Thanks chap I see what you mean with the lugs, any pics?


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[Thatwatchguy]

Thanks chap I see what you mean with the lugs, any pics?


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On my 7" wrist very comfortable, and easily slides under the cuff...

 

[andyr]

On my 7" wrist very comfortable, and easily slides under the cuff...

Looks like you have that on a gen mesh OC is that right? Looking good!

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[Thatwatchguy]

Looks like you have that on a gen mesh OC is that right? Looking good!

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Right you are buddy, I just couldn't help myself!

 

[elconquistador]

On my 7" wrist very comfortable, and easily slides under the cuff...

What metal band are you using there? The rubber band is the only thing holding me back.

 

[nanoman]

On my 7" wrist very comfortable, and easily slides under the cuff..

Thanks for sharing the pics. The watch looks fantastic with the mesh bracelet.

Can you also please comment about the sunburst on the black dial. From your pics it looks like a simple gloss dial. From the YouTube videos I have seen of the gen, there’s definitely sunburst effect on the black dial (more pronounced on the blue).

 

[Thatwatchguy]

Thanks for sharing the pics. The watch looks fantastic with the mesh bracelet.

Can you also please comment about the sunburst on the black dial. From your pics it looks like a simple gloss dial. From the YouTube videos I have seen of the gen, there’s definitely sunburst effect on the black dial (more pronounced on the blue).

Sunburst is there, it is faint and in most lighting conditions not noticeable but can be seen in bright sunlight.

I'll try to get some pics over the coming days but it is hard to pickup...I would liken it to the below clip where you wouldn't know it's there until you get 50 seconds in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y2fLeGrlck

 

[The Rod]

What metal band are you using there? The rubber band is the only thing holding me back.

If you don't want to splash out on the gen mesh a good alternative is this one:

https://www.watchgecko.com/thicker-milanese-mesh-watch-strap.php

 

[The Rod]

While I'm waiting for my rep to come in I went today to an AD to try out the different strap combos and take a few pics. For those with small wrists: mine is 6.5 inches and as you can see it fits pretty well.

A few considerations:

- the aerostrap with tang buckle coming with the rep is true to gen, as it differs from the rubber strap with deployant shown by Thatwatchguy . Unfortunately it is around one hole too large for my wrist;

- in terms of straps mesh is stunning but rubber with deployant is amazing! The clasp even has a glidelock-like mechanism! Unfortunately it costs almost twice as much as the rep...

- for the blue rep the sunburst effect is evident but only in direct lighting (all pics have been taken with a flash);

- gen bezel is not super tight in terms of action and has a bit of back play;

 

[medusa95]

Beautiful Superocean, maybe have to pick one of these up at a later time.
Thanks for the review

 

[stufuse]

Looks like you have that on a gen mesh OC is that right? Looking good!

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That’s looking nice! So maybe 42 is ok for my 6.7 wrist, it’s now from those pics just the thickness I’m wondering about. think I’ll pop into an AD and try. The reps caught my eye for sure


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[Thatwatchguy]

There is another thread where the crow sticks out too far, mine is all good so check your QC pictures!

 

[tkingjr]

I just sent my order. I have a Gen Areo strap waiting for its arrival.

 

[Thatwatchguy]

I just sent my order. I have a Gen Areo strap waiting for its arrival.

Great combo buddy I'm sure you will love it!

 

[pelusito]

I just sent my order. I have a Gen Areo strap waiting for its arrival.

Hi buddy! The black one?