Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsFarr + Swit Seaplane

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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

Farr + Swit Seaplane at true scale

Seaplane

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.5mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$4,900

$845

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

ETA 2824-2

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
ETA 2824-2
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$845
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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.

Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.