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Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsSerica Réf. 5303 PLD

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Breitling Avenger Automatic

The Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 is praised for its streamlined, contemporary design and robust build, with owners noting its legibility and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. The watch features a clean dial, a rugged bezel for easy operation, and a bracelet with a dramatic presence. Some owners find the 42mm size to be at the upper limit of personal taste, and one owner reported a power reserve of 38 hours. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds per day to approximately -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic highly for its bold, robust aesthetic and versatile wearability.

Serica Réf. 5303 PLD

Owners widely praise the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD for its sophisticated design and refined finishing that exceeds its price point, noting its ability to blend dress and tool watch aesthetics and wear thinly under cuffs. One owner reports the screw-down crown has loosened during wear, raising concerns for dive-use integrity, while another questions the practicality of the no-deco dive scale for specialized diving. Reviewers find the 39mm case wears slightly small and note the mesh bracelet feels dainty for a military-themed watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Serica Réf. 5303 PLD highly for its elegant finishing and versatile design that punches above its weight class.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger Automatic42mm
Réf. 5303 PLD39mm
Power Reserve
Avenger Automatic38h
Réf. 5303 PLD42h
Water Resistance
Avenger Automatic300m
Réf. 5303 PLD300m
MSRP
Avenger Automatic$4,900
Réf. 5303 PLD$1,974

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
22mm
46.5mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Soprod M100
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,974
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