Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re EditionvsNezumi Studios Corbeau

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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 Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition at true scale

Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

Nezumi Studios Corbeau at true scale

Corbeau

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

14.1mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$9,450

$423

lowest

Movement

Breitling B09

Seiko VK63

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14.05mm
12.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B09
Seiko VK63
Type
Manual
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,450
$423
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Reviews

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

Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

The Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition is widely praised as a faithful and well-executed reinterpretation of the original, offering a handsome hand-wound charm. Owners note it possesses character and fits their vibe well, with reviewers highlighting the satisfyingly communicative manual-wind Breitling B09 movement. Some find the faux aged lume less appealing than true vintage patination, and the pushers are more prominent than the 1953 model's. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition highly for its faithful recreation and engaging manual-wind movement.

Nezumi Studios Corbeau

Owners widely praise the Nezumi Studios Corbeau for its retro, mil-spec-inspired design, vibrant color palette, and comfortable 40mm wearability, noting the solid build and good fit and finish for the price. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement and the watch's value. Some owners find the 50m water resistance a limitation, and one owner criticized the chronograph hand's reset position being off by four minutes. On balance, the Nezumi Studios Corbeau is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its fun, retro aesthetic and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Nezumi Corbeau V2 features an improved dial and handset. Reviewers noted a desire for brighter lume and increased water resistance.