Superocean Heritage, Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling’s stylish sea watch, gets an update – its first since 2017 – with refined new proportions, ocean-ready elegance and a salute to Hawaiian surf culture.
Refined in all the right ways, Breitling’s most elegant sea watch balances vintage style with breezy modern sophistication, with every detail fine-tuned. The watchmaker is also rolling out a limited edition co-designed by surfing G.O.A.T. Kelly Slater and a sunglasses collaboration with Cutler and Gross, all of it made to move effortlessly between the waves and the waterfront.
The Superocean Heritage is no ordinary sea watch – it never was. When Breitling first launched it in 1957, it took a different tack from other dive watches of the era. The Ref. 1004 (a sleek time-only piece) and Ref. 807 (the world’s first dedicated dive chronograph) weren’t just about exploring the underwater world – they were about looking good doing it.
The updated collection includes a 42mm chronograph, powered by the Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01, the brand’s industry-leading timekeeping movement. The automatic models, in 44mm, 42mm, and 40mm introduce the B31 movement, Breitling’s first exclusive three-hand manufacture calibre, newly launched in March. A 36mm model houses the Calibre 10 automatic movement.
Kelly Slater Limited Edition: A Tribute to Surfing’s G.O.A.T.
For Kelly Slater, Hawaii used to be the dream. Now it’s home. With 11 world titles, 56 event wins, and three decades spent redefining the sport, Kelly Slater has gone beyond being a champion – he’s a force of nature. As he steps away from professional competition, Breitling is celebrating his extraordinary career with the Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater, a limited-edition watch infused with the Hawaiian surf culture that shaped him.
Breitling Eyewear by Cutler and Gross
No summer look is complete without the perfect sunglasses, and Breitling has teamed up with Cutler and Gross, the independent British eyewear authority, to create a sunglass collection dedicated to the Superocean Heritage. The exclusive capsule – Breitling Eyewear by Cutler and Gross – incorporates the most striking features of the timepieces into their design.
A Classic, Honed for Today
The Superocean Heritage refresh is a tribute to laid-back elegance, coastal cool, and the rhythm of the waves. It’s built for days that start with the sunrise and end with salt on your skin.
Extending that beach-bound spirit beyond the wrist, Breitling has teamed up with Havaianas – the beloved Brazilian footwear brand and creator of the modern flip-flop – on a set of special-edition sandals. Featuring a Hawaiian floral design and packaged in a custom gift bag, these seaside essentials put laid-back summer style in every step. They’re available at Breitling Equipment, dedicated spaces inside Breitling boutiques offering books, apparel, and accessories, with 17 locations worldwide.
Sun’s out. Surf’s up. Time to dive in.
For more information, please visit www.breitling.com.