AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic at true scale

Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite at true scale

Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

15mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$345

lowest

$850

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Thickness
n/a
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$850
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Reviews

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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its exceptional value, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and commend its comfortable wearability due to the lightweight titanium construction and interesting case lines. Some owners find the 24-hour ring and branding challenging to read against the meteorite dial, and one owner described sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet as a difficult learning experience. Despite being slightly thicker than preferred, the titanium's lightness makes the case thickness unnoticeable for one owner. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and raw titanium construction at its price point.

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