Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsManufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

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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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT at true scale

Atlas GMT

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$4,900

$548

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.15mm
13.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$548
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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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its quality and "spec monster" features for an office GMT diver. However, one owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist, leading them to sell it in favor of smaller case sizes. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH34 automatic movement and offers 300m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its impressive specifications and build quality at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch features excellent dial legibility due to high-quality Swiss luminous material. The Seiko NH34 GMT movement powers the watch.

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