Benrus Watches TYPE 3XvsBreitling Avenger Automatic GMT

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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.

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X at true scale

TYPE 3X

Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT at true scale

Avenger Automatic GMT

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$2,950

lowest

$4,800

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Breitling 32

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.28mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Breitling 32
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, GMT
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$4,800
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Reviews

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

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X owners and reviewers praise its classical styling and solid build quality, with the 42mm case noted to wear smaller due to minimal lugs. One owner finds the automatic watch comparable in cost to a basic Swatch and considers it proof of Benrus's substantial revival. The included Velcro strap is unappealing, but the rubber strap works well. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 3X highly for its wearability and value.

Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT for its attractive aesthetics, with specific mentions of the white dial's contrast and the overall subtle yet beautiful look. The watch is considered wearable and comfortable, with some owners finding it suitable for wrists around 6.75 inches and appreciating its slim profile. The GMT function is a key draw for many, and the timer bezel is seen by some as more useful than a 24-hour one. Accuracy is reported around +2 seconds per day by one owner. However, the 42-hour power reserve is a point of contention for some, who consider it low. The 24-hour scale on the dial is described as small and potentially difficult to read, and the 45mm case size is noted as potentially too large for many wrists. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT highly for its aesthetic appeal and GMT functionality, despite some reservations about its power reserve and dial legibility.