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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$315
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