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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$325

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What people say

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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