Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
14 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 (Ref. A17328101B1X1) is $4,226. The trend points down (-9.5% over four months).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $4,226. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Breitling Ref. A17328101B1X1 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Avenger Auto 42, MY23 Avenger, Avenger Automatic 42
Production phases and changes
- 2023: Introduction of the A17328 as successor to the A17318 (Avenger II, 43mm, Cal. 17). Case downsized from 43mm to 42mm, new bezel shape, redesigned lug attachment, three dial colors instead of the previously dominant black.
Movement variants
- B17 (2023–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- A17328-101-UniSteel-60
Dial variants
- A17328-B1-Black — Italic B logo at 12h / AVENGER / AUTOMATIC / date at 3h / minute ring on flange
- A17328-C1-Blue — BREITLING / AVENGER / SWISS MADE, date window at 3h, baton indices
- A17328-L1-Green — BREITLING / AVENGER / SWISS MADE, date window at 3h, baton indices
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas beidseitig AR
Bracelet variants
- Professional III Edelstahl-Gliederband Ref. A17328-A1-ProfIII-Steel
- Kalbsleder-Strap Schwarz Ref. A17328-X1-Leather-Black
- Kalbsleder-Strap Blau Ref. A17328-X1-Leather-Blue
- Kalbsleder-Strap Grün Ref. A17328-X1-Leather-Green
Serial numbers
- ? – ? (2023–?) — Breitling has used an alphanumeric serial number structure (6 digits) since around 2010. Specific serial ranges for the A17328 are not publicly verifiable.
The Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 — known in the trade as the MY23 Avenger or Avenger Auto 42 — officially came to market in autumn 2023. Reference A17328101B1X1: black dial, unidirectional rotating steel bezel with 60-minute graduations, caliber B17. Its predecessor, the A17318 (Avenger II), ran to 43 millimeters and an older movement architecture. The difference only reveals itself when you hold one in your hand.
## What Breitling Redesigned in 2023
Breitling revised more than just the diameter. The bezel geometry was completely reworked and the lug profile redesigned. The dial portfolio expanded from one to three colors: the black B1 variant carries on the classic Avenger lineage; C1 in blue and L1 in green arrived as new options. Secondary market trading began in November 2023 according to WatchCharts — a good six weeks after the official debut.
## What Sets the A17328 Apart from Other Breitlings in This Price Range
The Avenger Automatic 42 sits in the professional pilot's watch segment under $5,591. Caliber B17 is COSC-certified, the case is rated to 300 meters water resistance — at 42 millimeters in diameter, measured without crown. For buyers upgrading from the A17318, this isn't a spec-sheet upgrade — it's a noticeably different wearing experience. The three dial colors also make this reference one of the most variant-rich Avenger generations since 2009.
Brand profile: Breitling
Breitling is known for aviation and dive watches. Chronographs (Navitimer, Chronomat) are the most frequently counterfeited. Pay close attention to slide rule details and COSC certification.
- Wing logo: a genuine Breitling logo shows the anchor and wing tips that NEVER touch — precise negative space between them — fakes let the tips meet or overlap
- 3D 'B' crown: the 'B' on the crown must appear three-dimensional with a light reflection on the curve — a flat 'B' = fake
- Bezel scale vs. dial: the outer white bezel scale must align precisely with the inner black dial indices — fakes show misalignment
- Date disc depth: a genuine Navitimer date disc sits flush with the dial plane — fakes show the date window as a 'crater' (noticeably sunken or raised)
Serial number format: Breitling serial numbers: alphanumeric, located between the lugs at 6 o'clock. Format: one letter + 8 digits (e.g. 'AB012012'). Older models: digits only.
Further sources
Buying guide: Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
Entry into Breitling
At $4,226 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Breitling on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Where the price stands
The price has fallen by -9.5% over the past four months. No crash, but a clear downward trend. Buyers currently have room to negotiate; sellers are better off waiting for the market to bottom out — unless they have to sell.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 49.2 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Avenger Automatic 42.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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