Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel (Updated)


In summer of 2012, Breitling added a new watch to its popular Avenger series of timepieces  — a sleek divers’ model outfitted in black and tough enough to descend to serious undersea depths. The limited-edition Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel is a professional-grade diver’s watch whose case — made of steel and blackened by means of a highly-resistant carbon-based treatment — is water-resistant to the extreme depth of 3,000 meters.

The watch is powered by Breitling’s Caliber 17, a self-winding movement that has been chronometer-certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The movement has 25 jewels and a high frequency of 28,800 vph, and includes a date function. The 45-mm-diameter case has a screw-locked crown and a curved sapphire crystal, which has glare-proof treatment on both sides. The ratcheted bezel rotates in one direction, making the watch useful in an actual diving situation. The dial, in what Breitling refers to as “volcano black,” echoes the ebony look of the case. The white hands and indices make for an attractive contrast, as well as aiding the dial’s legibility when the wearer is deep beneath the waves. There are two strap options, Breitling’s perforated “Ocean Racer” style or its rubber Diver Pro, with a raised central ridge. The Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel is a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, priced at $4,720. Click on the photos below for larger images.

Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel - front

Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel - angle

Breitling added another version of the watch, also a 1,000-piece limited edition, to its portfolio in November 2012. The Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel “Code Yellow” has yellow detailing on the seconds hand, inner bezel scale, and the “Automatic” inscription on the dial, which contrasts with the red detailing on the original Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel. The watch (priced from $4,720 – $5,420) is pictured below.

Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel "Code Yellow"Finally, for fans of Breitling’s Navitimer Cosmonaute watch, the recently introduced Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel watch features the same carbon-based hardening process used in both versions of the Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel. Details on that watch can be found by clicking here.

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  1. Leonard Martinez

    I wish you guys would talk about lume. It is an important feature that gets ignored every time I read a review here. Since Breitling has acquired a reputation for having weak lume, it would be nice to read if this problem is being addressed.

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  2. Anthony

    Watch Time thanks for keeping us informed regarding the latest new timepieces. Looking forward to watch event in Los Angeles in October.

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  3. Stephen

    Hi I was one of the first people in South Africa to get one of these What a beautiful timepiece understated and very comfortable to wear Being limited is also great as you don’t see them often

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    • MrTissot

      Hi Stephen,

      They are wonderful timepieces. Enjoy it. Do you have the Blacksteel with red or the Code Yellow?
      I have an Avenger Seawolf with the Blue Dial, Arabic Numerals and on a Blue Croco Leather Strap and it gets plenty of attention wherever I go. It’s a perfect wearer with blue jeans.

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