Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsEdox 1973 Automatic

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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.

Breitling Avenger Automatic at true scale

Avenger Automatic

Edox 1973 Automatic at true scale

1973 Automatic

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$4,900

$1,190

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Caliber 80 (SW 200)

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Caliber 80 (SW 200)
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,190
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Reviews

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

Breitling Avenger Automatic

Owners widely report the Breitling Avenger Automatic's robust build and clean dial offer excellent legibility, with some finding it surprisingly wearable on smaller wrists and comfortable for daily wear. Reviewers note its streamlined, contemporary update to the collection, featuring a brushed middle case and stepped lug bevels. Owners report accuracy ranging from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, and some express reservations about the 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic highly for its bold, bombproof design and versatile aesthetic.

Edox 1973 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Edox 1973 Automatic's reliable Sellita SW 200 automatic movement, noting it offers solid performance and good value as an entry-level Swiss watch. Some reviewers find certain dial elements and the date window color unnecessary, and the lume is not as strong as dedicated sport watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Edox 1973 Automatic highly for its reliable movement and good value proposition.