AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

n/a

12.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$345

lowest

$625

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko 4R34

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 4R34
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$625
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Reviews

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. Some owners, however, flag legibility issues due to dial markers and hands blending into the sunburst pattern. One owner found the case to be round and somewhat boring, while others mention the stock straps and bracelets can be too short with limited micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually appealing dials and strong value proposition.

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