Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Kelly Slater AB31101A1C1S1 – Lepage

Description

Blue dial with tropical motifs, braided rubber strap and engraved caseback: this limited-edition Superocean Heritage 40 mm pays tribute to the world of Kelly Slater. With its assertive look and manufacture caliber B31, it embodies a free, sporty and elegant vision of contemporary watchmaking.A Superocean born from the wavesLaunched in 1957, the Superocean Heritage has always been much more than just a diving instrument. It embodies a lifestyle focused on water, style, and freedom. In 2025, Breitling continues this story with an exclusive edition dedicated to Kelly Slater, legendary surfer and brand ambassador. Produced in a limited edition of only 500 pieces, this timepiece celebrates the lush nature of Hawaii, Slater’s adopted home, with a strong, evocative and unique design. This model on a braided rubber strap pays tribute to surf culture in its purest form: freedom of movement, comfort and a style that never compromises on technology.The model: tropical expression on a technical strapThe AB31101A1C1S1 reference stands out with its blue dial adorned with a tropical leaf motif, recalling Hawaiian beaches and jungles. This exclusive decoration subtly plays with the light while maintaining perfect legibility, reinforced by the arrow-shaped hands and luminescent applied hour markers.The date window is positioned at 6 o’clock for perfect balance.The 40 mm polished steel case is topped with a shiny, scratch-resistant blue ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel. The whole is set on a flexible, durable blue braided rubber strap with an original look reminiscent of nautical ropes and nets. The overall effect is a fluid, coherent aesthetic designed for outdoor enthusiasts and watch design aficionados alike.The sapphire caseback is engraved with the words “Kelly Slater – One of 500,” and each watch comes in an exclusive tropical case accompanied by a personal message from Slater himself.The B31 caliber: the manufacturing soul of this editionAt the heart of this limited edition beats the B31 manufacture caliber, a three-hand automatic movement with date, developed in-house by Breitling. It offers a power reserve of 78 hours, bidirectional winding, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and is COSC-certified.Reliable, precise, and durable, it gives this boldly styled watch authentic horological depth. And through the transparent sapphire caseback, it reveals part of its meticulous architecture—discreet, but very real.