Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsTudor Pelagos

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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

Tudor Pelagos at true scale

Pelagos

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

14.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

70h

highest

MSRP

$4,900

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Tudor MT5612

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Tudor MT5612
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
n/a
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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.

Tudor Pelagos

Tudor Pelagos owners praise its tool-like matte aesthetic, crisp blood-red dial text, and impressive titanium construction that balances strength and lightness. Standout features include the adjustable clasp, which one owner calls non-negotiable, and the smooth bezel action. One owner finds the 42mm case size, with its 14.3mm thickness and 50mm lug-to-lug, to be large. Another owner highlights the LHD model's crown placement as preventing wrist injury during activities. On balance, owners rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its practical titanium build and distinctive tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium case and bracelet construction is a shared strength. The lack of a date complication is a point of contention.

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