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Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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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 Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger Automatic42mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Avenger Automatic38h
Spence 300
Water Resistance
Avenger Automatic300m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Avenger Automatic$4,900
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
22mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$650
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