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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1728

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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic for its robust build quality, intricate three-timezone function, and crisp dial texture. The watch is noted for its wearable 41mm case size and 48.5mm lug-to-lug, with an internally positioned GMT complication that maintains a clean dial appearance. Some owners report the stock leather strap feels cheap and limits strap changing options. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic highly for its solid finishing and value, particularly highlighting the dial's depth and texture.

Pagani Design PD-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
PD-172840mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
PD-172840h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
PD-1728100m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
PD-1728$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
24.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$128
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