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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsTissot Carson Premium

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Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

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 Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

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