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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$550
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