Breitling Avenger Automatic 42

written by YWH Team 13 November 2023
Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 ref. A17328101

Quick specs Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
Price: starting at € 4.400 | CHF 4’400 | $ 4,600 | £ 3,550
Size: 42 mm
Reference:
A17328101B1A1 (black dial, steel bracelet) | A17328101B1X1 (black dial, black strap)
A17328101C1A1 (blue dial, steel bracelet) | A17328101C1X1 (blue dial, blue strap)
A17328101L1A1 (green dial, steel bracelet)| A17328101L1X1 (green dial, green strap)

Breitling reveals a whole new Avenger series, and this Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 is one of them. It is a time-date version that comes in three different colors and two different straps per color. Black, blue or green for the dial and either a leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet. The stainless steel version is on average a plus 500.

The Avenger collection was first launched in 2001, and inspired by military aviation. So, bold and bright for good readability in a split second. Of course, a unidirectional bezel for making the right calculation when flying, robust with crown protection and precise. Therefor it is also COSC certified.

The Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 has a power reserve of 38 hours

This new Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 measures 42 millimeters, with a thickness of 12.15 millimeters. The case, bezel and case back are stainless and the indexes and hands are filled with super-luminova. The crown is screwed-locked and has two gaskets and the watch has a screwed steel case back. So it can withstand 30 bars of pressure.

Inside the Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 is an automatic Breitling caliber 17. It is also known as the B17, and it is based on an ETA 2824-2. It has a 38-hour power reserve and winds bidirectional with ball bearing for more reliability. Within the Avenger series there is also an Automatic GMT 44, a B01 Chronograph 44 and a B01 Chronograph 44 Night Mission.

Technical data and specifications of the Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
Reference:
A17328101B1A1 (black dial, steel bracelet) | A17328101B1X1 (black dial, black strap)
A17328101C1A1 (blue dial, steel bracelet) | A17328101C1X1 (blue dial, blue strap)
A17328101L1A1 (green dial, steel bracelet)| A17328101L1X1 (green dial, green strap)
Movement:
Breitling caliber 17 (base ETA caliber 2824-2) | Automatic | Diameter: 25.6 mm (11½ lignes) | Thickness: 4.6 mm | Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) | Jewels: 25 | COSC certified | Hours, minutes, seconds, date | Power reserve: 38 hours
Case and dial:
42 mm | Stainless steel | Thickness: 12.15 mm | Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides | Unidirectional, ratcheted bezel | Black, blue or green dial | Indexes and hands with super-luminova | Screw-locked crown with two gaskets | Screwed steel case back | Water resistance: 30 ATM / 30 bar / 300 meters / 990 feet or more
Strap:
Black, blue or green military calfskin leather strap with folding pin buckle | Stainless steel bracelet with stainless steel folding clasp
Price Breitling Avenger Automatic 42:
Starting at € 4.400 | CHF 4’400 | $ 4,600 | £ 3,550
Website:
www.breitling.com
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