The blue sunburst dial on this Breitling Superocean Heritage II replica catches light in concentric waves, giving the Heritage II a visual depth that flat-color dive watches rarely achieve. At 42mm the AB2010161C1S1 reference hits a moderate diameter for a dive-styled piece, sitting closer to a daily wearer than the larger 44mm and 46mm Heritage variants. Breitling built the Heritage II line as a vintage-inspired alternative to the standard Superocean, and the glossy bezel ring, ceramic on the genuine, shows that modern materials can coexist with retro design language without either side compromising.

Specifications

• Model: Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 42 (Heritage II)
• Reference: AB2010161C1S1
• Case size: 42 mm
• Case: stainless steel, polished and brushed
• Dial: blue sunburst with applied indices, date at 6, Chronometre Officiellement Certifie print
• Crystal: domed sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
• Bezel: unidirectional, blue 60-minute ring with lume pip (genuine: blue ceramic)
• Movement: clone Cal. B20, automatic, 28,800 vph
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date at 6
• Power reserve: 55 hours (genuine Cal. B20: 70 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m (genuine: 200 m)
• Strap: blue rubber with raised mesh pattern (Aero Classic style)

Mesh Pattern in Blue Rubber

Steel mesh is the classic Heritage bracelet, but this reference swaps it for blue rubber moulded with a mesh pattern. It flexes more freely than a link bracelet and keeps a retro dimension that pairs naturally with the domed crystal profile. Rubber also shrugs off sweat and rain better than a steel weave, so the strap can stay on through a humid day without a second thought.

Heritage II Details on a Blue Dial

Where the standard Superocean leans aggressive, the Heritage II softens every edge. The SuperOcean script references 1960s dive watches, and the hands use a broad arrow shape rather than modern Mercedes or sword styles. The applied indices sit raised above the dial surface, catching side light and adding a three-dimensional quality to what would otherwise be a flat face. Compare this against the modern Superocean Automatic 42 with silver dial and blue rubber for a sportier take in a different 42mm case. Both sit within the Superocean collection, but the Heritage case and domed crystal here deliver a distinctly different feel on the wrist.

Superocean Heritage II Replica on Blue Rubber

The 42mm diameter paired with moderate lug-to-lug length makes this one of the more shirt-cuff-friendly dive watches in the range. The blue dial shifts between navy and electric blue depending on ambient light, and the sunburst finishing amplifies that shift with each wrist turn. Rubber runs lighter than steel in warm weather, and the raised pattern keeps it from sticking to the skin. Our guide has tips for everyday wear beyond the beach. This blue-strap Heritage bridges the gap between a weekend watch and something you could wear to a weekday lunch without drawing questions about why you are wearing dive gear at the table.