Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 SeawolfvsLuminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

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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 45 Seawolf at true scale

Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm at true scale

Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Thickness

18.4mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

3000m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$4,400

$1,695

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW220-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
18.39mm
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™+
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
3000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,400
$1,695
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Reviews

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Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf for its robust build quality, clear dial with minimal reflection, and sturdy crown. The yellow dial and blue rubber strap combination is noted for its significant wrist presence, while the Blacksteel variant's red scale on a black dial and case is also highlighted. Some owners find the watch wears smaller than expected, and the crown does not dig into the wrist. However, its heft requires adjustment for some, and a few find the price high for an ETA 2824 movement, with one owner preferring silver numbers over painted white ones. The Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf features a Breitling Calibre 17 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf highly for its solid build and distinctive design elements.

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Owners widely praise the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its lightweight and scratch-resistant Carbonox case, which has held up well to extreme activities, and appreciate the constant lume from its tritium tubes. However, some owners report issues with the bezel rattling and have observed multiple instances of sheared lugs on the watch. One reviewer noted the rubber strap requires precise cutting and the deployant hardware is mismatched. The Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm is available on a red strap, with a black strap also offered. On balance, owners value the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its durable, lightweight carbon case and reliable tritium lume, despite some concerns about build quality and strap design.

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