Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma GENESIS (Sellita SW200-1)

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Measurements
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Avenger Automatic

GENESIS (Sellita SW200-1)
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
53mm
Thickness
12.2mm
lowest
12.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
41h
highest
MSRP
$4,900
$890
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement is smooth, reliable, and accurate, with one owner finding it accurate and another noting no gripes. However, some owners have experienced issues with the Sellita SW200-1, including sticky separators and keyless works problems, though one owner's watch was fixed for 30 Euros and performed perfectly. Accuracy varies, with one owner seeing their Alpina's SW200-1 gain about 25 seconds per day, while another owner found their Gruppo Gamma GENESIS SW200-1 accurate. Some owners note that hand-winding can damage winding wheels if not done carefully, though one owner's Gruppo Gamma GENESIS did not suffer from this reported issue. Overall, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma GENESIS (Sellita SW200-1) highly for its reliable movement, despite some varied experiences with specific examples.
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