Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 SeawolfvsDOXA SUB 300

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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

DOXA SUB 300 at true scale

SUB 300

Diameter

45mm

42.5mm

Thickness

18.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

3000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$4,400

$2,890

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42.5mm
Thickness
18.39mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
3000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine
Lume
None
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Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,400
$2,890
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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.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability, vibrant color options, and modern updates like improved lume, with reviewers calling it the brand's most desirable model. Owners note its comfortable wear, clean cushion case, and legible dials, though some find the 42.5mm case a bit large. The bezel action is outstanding, and the beads-of-rice bracelet contributes to a smaller perceived size. However, some owners report issues with bracelet end links sticking out, a sharp clasp edge, sub-standard screw pins, and disappointing lume. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches, and the clasp's top section and clip are described as feeling "tinnyness" and too sixties. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its compelling charm and modern updates, despite some noted bracelet and clasp refinements.

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