Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsBreitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition at true scale

Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

14.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$661

lowest

$9,450

Movement

Seiko VK64

Breitling B09

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Breitling B09
Type
Meca-Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
n/a
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$9,450
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

The Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition is widely praised as a faithful and well-executed reinterpretation of the original, offering a handsome hand-wound charm. Owners note it possesses character and fits their vibe well, with reviewers highlighting the satisfyingly communicative manual-wind Breitling B09 movement. Some find the faux aged lume less appealing than true vintage patination, and the pushers are more prominent than the 1953 model's. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition highly for its faithful recreation and engaging manual-wind movement.