Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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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

Formex Reef 42 mm at true scale

Reef 42 mm

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.2mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

56h

highest

MSRP

$4,900

$2,414

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW300-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$2,414
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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

Owners widely praise the Formex Reef 42 mm for its comfortable bracelet with a micro-adjust clasp and its overall build and finish, with one owner strongly recommending it. Reviewers highlight its impressive wearability and versatility, noting the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and well-finished bracelet. One owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit and observed the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its comfortable bracelet and solid build at its price point.

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