Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsSquale 1521 Classic COSC

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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

Squale 1521 Classic COSC at true scale

1521 Classic COSC

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$4,900

$1,965

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,965
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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.

Squale 1521 Classic COSC

Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 Classic COSC's well-proportioned 42mm case, with one reviewer calling it a masterclass in case design. The COSC certification is noted to improve accuracy, and the bezel indices are now fully lumed, a feature some owners find superior. The brushed case with polished chamfers is described as a significant and attractive aesthetic update. However, some owners prefer older bezel designs, and opinions on the lume are mixed, with one user finding it only "okay." One owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back on a new watch. The Squale 1521 Classic COSC is priced at CHF 1,475 and uses a Sellita SW200-1 movement. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 Classic COSC highly for its updated finishing and improved accuracy.

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