The SB01474A1C1X1 reference shifts the Avenger platform toward a different kind of wrist presence, and this Breitling Avenger Naval Academy super clone pairs a 44mm black case with a blue dial and matching blue leather strap. The 44mm diameter places it in the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Night Mission family rather than the Super Avenger tier, so the black case and the crest at nine carry the statement instead of sheer size. Breitling keeps the trademark rider-tab bezel and oversized crown guards at this scale, maintaining full Avenger identity despite the leather strap softening the overall aesthetic compared to bracelet-equipped variants. It belongs to the 2024 US Navy tributes alongside the VX-30 Bloodhounds and VX-31 Dust Devils editions; see Night Mission and steel Avengers compared in our guide.

Specifications

• Model: Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Night Mission, US Naval Academy edition
• Reference: SB01474A1C1X1
• Case size: 44 mm
• Case: black (genuine: black ceramic)
• Dial: grained blue with luminous baton indices, yellow accents, US Naval Academy crest in the small-seconds counter at 9
• Bezel: unidirectional ratcheting with rider tabs
• Crystal: sapphire, glare-proof
• Strap: blue woven-pattern strap with blue stitching (genuine: blue calfskin, titanium folding clasp)
• Movement: clone Cal. B01, automatic chronograph (column wheel, vertical clutch), 28,800 vph
• Functions: chronograph, date at 6, hours, minutes, small seconds
• Power reserve: 55 hours (genuine Cal. B01: 70 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m (genuine: 300 m)

At 44mm, this sits in the middle of the Avenger size range, where the brand pairs a black case with a coloured dial for commanding wrist presence and maximum dial legibility in all conditions.

Blue on Blue: Dial and Strap Together

The leather strap fundamentally changes how a 44mm Avenger wears on the wrist. On a steel bracelet, watches at this diameter carry substantial mass that anchors them firmly in place. Leather absorbs some of that visual weight and introduces flex, making the oversized case feel less industrial and more approachable during extended wear. The blue-on-blue color coordination between dial and strap creates tonal unity that is entirely absent in the standard black-dial versions. The glossy black case sides contrast with the matte texture of the strap. For a time-only black-dial alternative, see the V17311101B Blackbird 44 on its fabric strap. More Avenger variants are listed in the Avenger collection.

Wearing the Naval Academy Avenger Replica

Wearing a 44mm black-cased chronograph is a deliberate choice that demands confidence and wrist real estate. The SB01474A makes that commitment more approachable by pairing the oversized case with a leather strap that conforms to wrist curvature rather than standing rigid like steel links. The blue dial and strap combination softens the utilitarian Avenger personality into something that functions beyond pure tool-watch settings. This Naval Academy Avenger replica offers a full-size Avenger footprint with a color and material pairing that tempers the instrument-grade aggression.

The US Naval Academy Crest at Nine O’Clock

The detail that sets this Night Mission apart sits inside the small-seconds counter at nine: the crest of the US Naval Academy, printed in yellow and blue where the standard Night Mission shows plain running seconds. Yellow also marks the 30-minute counter at three and the tip of the chronograph hand, while the date sits at six inside the 12-hour counter. The genuine SB01474A1C1X1 is sold as a special edition without a stated production limit, and this clone reproduces the same dial artwork.