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


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Measurements
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Avenger Automatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 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 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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