Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsOrient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

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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

Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m at true scale

M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.6mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

50h

highest

MSRP

$4,900

$1,350

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Orient F6N47

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.15mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue grey gradation

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Orient F6N47
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

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

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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.

Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m

Owners and reviewers praise the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m for its design faithful to the original 1964 model, robust construction, and modern feel. The watch features an in-house automatic Orient F6N47 movement with a 50-hour power reserve. It is a limited edition of 700 pieces, priced at €1,300. Some consider its 14.5mm thickness substantial for its specifications and view it more as a sports watch than a true diver, despite its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics and modern build quality at its price point.

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