Finding alternatives to
AV86 1988 Flyback
57 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$3,999
The short answer
The closest alternative to the AV86 1988 Flyback is the Bremont Vulcan ($5,150) — racing chrono and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto at $1,300 (vs $3,999 for the 1988 Flyback) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Geckota Classic Chronotimer is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel ($41,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
57 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 12
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
Looks like this· 9
Visually-adjacent picks pulled by the image-similarity engine. Quality varies — sometimes a true twin, sometimes just a rhyme.
