Breitling Avi Ref 765 1964 Re EditionvsZenith Chronomaster Sport

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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 1964 Re Edition at true scale

Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition

Zenith Chronomaster Sport at true scale

Chronomaster Sport

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Thickness

14.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

highest

60h

MSRP

$9,450

lowest

$12,300

Movement

Breitling B09

n/a

Case

6 specs
Thickness
14.05mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel With Black Ceramic Bezel
Finish
Stainless steel
Stainless steel with black ceramic bezel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B09
n/a
Type
Manual
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
70h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,450
$12,300
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Reviews

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

Breitling Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition

The Breitling Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition is lauded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and the satisfying feel of its manual-wind Breitling B09 movement. Reviewers highlight its svelte 14mm thickness on a 41mm case, contributing to a comfortable wear. The 30m water resistance is noted as a compromise, stemming from its snap-on case back and non-screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Breitling Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition for its faithful vintage design and engaging manual winding experience.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Owners widely praise the Zenith Chronomaster Sport for its stunning dial, clean design, and the impressive El Primero movement with its 1/10th second timing capability and precise chronograph function. The watch is considered a worthy rival to other luxury chronographs, with its historical significance and integrated movement being highlighted as key strengths. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers consistently criticize the bracelet clasp for being difficult to open and lacking convenient micro-adjustment features, with some finding the bracelet itself less comfortable than alternatives. The high-polish center links and clasp are also noted to scratch easily, and one owner of the titanium variant found it difficult to read in low light due to its monotone finish. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Chronomaster Sport highly for its exceptional movement and dial aesthetics, despite widespread dissatisfaction with the bracelet clasp design.