Breitling Avenger Automatic GMTvsOrient Star Diver

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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 GMT at true scale

Avenger Automatic GMT

Orient Star Diver at true scale

Diver

Diameter

43mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51.1mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

50h

highest

MSRP

$4,800

$585

lowest

Movement

Breitling 32

Orient F6N47

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
43.6mm
Thickness
12.28mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51.1mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 32
Orient F6N47
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,800
$585
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT for its attractive aesthetics, with specific mentions of the white dial's contrast and the overall subtle yet beautiful look. The watch is considered wearable and comfortable, with some owners finding it suitable for wrists around 6.75 inches and appreciating its slim profile. The GMT function is a key draw for many, and the timer bezel is seen by some as more useful than a 24-hour one. Accuracy is reported around +2 seconds per day by one owner. However, the 42-hour power reserve is a point of contention for some, who consider it low. The 24-hour scale on the dial is described as small and potentially difficult to read, and the 45mm case size is noted as potentially too large for many wrists. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT highly for its aesthetic appeal and GMT functionality, despite some reservations about its power reserve and dial legibility.

Orient Star Diver

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Star Diver for its distinctive retro-chic aesthetic, often highlighting its metallic green or navy blue dials and satin-finished hands and markers for excellent legibility. The watch is frequently commended for its value, with owners noting its anti-reflective sapphire crystal, simple styling, and pebble-like case shape. The bezel action is described as having no play, and its lume is considered significantly better than entry-level Seiko and Citizen, rivaling high-end microbrands. Some owners find the watch almost too attractive for rugged dive watch use, and one reviewer noted the bracelet lacks on-the-fly micro-adjustment, while another pointed out poorly executed polished surfaces between the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Star Diver highly for its distinctive vintage charm and strong value proposition.