Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide 42


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Measurements
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Avenger Automatic

Nereide 42
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
12.2mm
lowest
12.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$4,900
$724
lowest
Movement
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide 42 for its exceptional case and bracelet finishing, with sharp polished edges and a striking layered dial construction that creates a floating effect for hands and indices. The watch is noted for wearing smaller than its 42mm case size suggests, and its lume is described as notably bright. Some owners highlight the comfort and quality of the included strap, while others specifically praise the bracelet. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered cost-effective for servicing. One owner purchased the 42mm black model for €565. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide 42 highly for its impressive finishing and wearability at its price point.
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