Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue

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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 Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue at true scale

Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

12.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$4,900

n/a

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Tudor MT5601

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.15mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
Closed

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Mixed

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Tudor MT5601
Power Reserve
38h
0h
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 Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue is widely praised for its attractive bronze case, blue dial and bezel, and pleasing details. Owners appreciate the casual appearance and the toned bronze case, with one noting it has aged beautifully and developed a noticeable patina. The well-machined bronze-aluminum alloy case is highlighted for resisting uneven discoloration, and the rose-gold hour markers and yellow-gold hands create an interesting depth effect. However, the 43mm case size and 23mm lug width are noted as potentially less comfortable for everyday wear and inconvenient for strap changes, though some find it wears reasonably well even on smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue highly for its unique aesthetic and appealing bronze and blue combination.