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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$450

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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