Stripped of chronograph subdials and date windows, this replica avenger v17311101b black reduces the Avenger to its most essential form. The V17311101B1W1 reference runs a time-only layout behind a matte black dial, relying on oversized luminous numerals and a clean two-hand arrangement. Breitling built this as the Avenger Automatic 45, which means the case retains the same 45mm dimensions as the chronograph variants but removes visual clutter from the face entirely. Without pushers at two and four, the case sides are smooth from crown guard to lug, creating a simpler silhouette than any Avenger chronograph offers.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 45mm
• Case material: stainless steel, DLC-coated black
• Dial: matte black with oversized luminous Arabic numerals
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bezel: unidirectional with rider tabs
• Movement: automatic, time-only
• Strap: textile military-style

DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating gives the case a stealth-black finish that resists scratches better than standard PVD treatments. The textile strap reinforces the tactical aesthetic while keeping weight low compared to a steel bracelet on the same case.

Inside the Movement

A time-only caliber occupies less vertical space than a chronograph, and you can feel the difference in case thickness when you lay the watch flat. Without pushers flanking the crown, the case profile is cleaner from the side and less likely to catch on shirt cuffs despite the 45mm width. For a direct size comparison, set this alongside the 44mm steel Avenger chronograph. That reference adds chronograph function and a date window in a marginally smaller case. Both sit in the Avenger catalog, but they solve different problems on the wrist.

What Sets It Apart

Most Avengers pack the dial with subdials, date apertures, and minute-track rings. The V17311101B goes the opposite direction. The black-on-black palette with no date means the dial reads as graphic rather than technical, and the textile strap makes it one of the lightest configurations available at 45mm. For nighttime legibility the oversized lume plots carry more charge than the smaller markers on chronograph dials, which compensates for the monochrome color scheme. This replica avenger v17311101b black represents the minimalist end of a collection known for information density.