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AVI-8 CVRT 3775A AutomaticvsZelos Eagle 2

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What people say

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AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic

The AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic is widely praised for its restrained, tactical design, detailed case finishing, and perceived value, feeling more expensive than its $450 price point. Owners appreciate the clean dial and quality strap. Some debate whether the 37.75mm case is truly compact due to its lug-to-lug length. A minor criticism is that the minute track's five-second divisions do not perfectly align with the seconds hand's movement, and some find the two-tone crown visually unappealing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic highly for its attractive design and strong value proposition.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CVRT 3775A Automatic
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
CVRT 3775A Automatic
Eagle 2
Water Resistance
CVRT 3775A Automatic50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
CVRT 3775A Automatic$450
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Night Shadow
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$899
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