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Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger Automatic42mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Avenger Automatic38h
Bradner
Water Resistance
Avenger Automatic300m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Avenger Automatic$4,900
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
22mm
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tidal Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$179
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