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Breitling Avenger Automatic GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT for its attractive aesthetics, with many highlighting the white dial's contrast and the watch's subtle yet beautiful appearance. The GMT function is a must-have for some, and the watch is considered wearable and comfortable, even on smaller wrists. Some owners appreciate the timer bezel for its utility. However, the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT's 42-hour power reserve is noted as low by some, though others find it sufficient for daily wear. The 24-hour scale on the dial is described as small, and the 45mm case size may be too large for some wrists. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT highly for its looks and GMT functionality, despite the power reserve and dial scale limitations.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Avenger Automatic GMT43mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Avenger Automatic GMT42h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Avenger Automatic GMT300m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Avenger Automatic GMT$4,800
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Thickness
12.28mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 32
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,800
$625
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