AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic at true scale

Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT at true scale

Series 8 880 GMT

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

n/a

13.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$345

lowest

$1,495

Movement

Seiko NH34

Miyota 9054

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
13.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9054
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$1,495
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic for its unique aviator style, robust build, and crisp dial texture, with one owner noting a complex three-timezone function. The watch is considered fun and wearable with solid dimensions, though some find the dial busy and difficult to read, and the stock strap is noted as cheap with limited lug hole options. Some owners question the quality relative to price, while others acknowledge that AVI-8 watches, often featuring Seiko NH34 movements, are generally considered decent for their $100-$200 price point. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic well for its standout aviator design and value at the price.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured, snowflake-like dial. Reviewers note its striking gunmetal coating, gold-plated bezel, and true GMT movement. The watch features a 41mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner questions the price point, while another awaits a different colorway. The Miyota 9054 movement has a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day and a 50-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive design and GMT functionality, though some express reservations about its price.

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