Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsFarer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

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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

Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III at true scale

AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

68h

highest

MSRP

$4,900

$1,350

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,350
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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.

Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III

Owners praise the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III for its distinct design, unconventional color schemes, and solid finishing. Reviewers highlight the functional full-lume dial with a subtle wave pattern and the well-proportioned titanium case. The internal bezel features a stop mechanism, and the 4 o'clock crown for bezel adjustment is considered convenient. The watch uses a La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve and upgraded Grade X2 Super-LumiNova. Some owners lament a perceived shift away from the brand's previously bolder design language. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer AQUA COMPRESSOR TITANIUM SERIES III highly for its unique design and functional features.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and unique dial design are significant positives. Lume performance was tested, but its brightness was not a consensus point. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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