Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 40mm Ti

Swordfish 40mm Ti
ZelosSwordfish 40mm Ti

Ref. swordfish-40mm-ti-satin-launch-special·MSRP $459

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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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Ti

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.2mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$4,900

$459

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Seiko NH35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$459
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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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti for its comfortable titanium construction, compact size, and short lugs, noting its solid build and value. The full lume dial and bezel insert are highlighted as bright and long-lasting, with the Seiko NH35 movement's crown winding described as smoother than alternatives. Some owners note the bracelet's male end links fit perfectly without play on the 40mm case. One owner found the titanium construction ultimately unsuitable for their preferences. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti highly for its comfortable wearability and impressive lume at its price point.