AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsTimex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury GMT Bracel

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Measurements
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Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury GMT Bracel
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
n/a
13.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$345
lowest
$669
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH34
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic GMT 41.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet for its 60-click bezel with a solid mechanical feel, though one owner notes it can be easily rotated out of position. The GMT function is considered useful for work and personal interest, especially at its sale price. The case is 41.5mm and the movement is a Seiko NH34 automatic with 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic GMT 41.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet highly for its functional GMT complication and solid bezel action at an accessible price point.
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