Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsFortis Marinemaster M-44

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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

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 at true scale

Marinemaster M-44

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$4,900

lowest

$5,120

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW220-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.15mm
14mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Orange

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$5,120
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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

Owners praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 for its gorgeous appearance, significant wrist presence, and "crazy lume." Reviewers highlight its excellent build quality, COSC-certified movement accuracy of 0 seconds per day, and surprisingly comfortable 44mm case despite its 14.4mm thickness. One reviewer noted the 21mm lug width as a minor drawback, wishing it were 22mm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 highly for its exceptional build quality and COSC-certified accuracy.

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