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Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsHELM Vanuatu

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Avenger Automatic
BreitlingAvenger Automatic
MSRP $4,900
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger Automatic42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Avenger Automatic38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Avenger Automatic300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Avenger Automatic$4,900
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$285
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