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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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 Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$265
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