AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-QuartzvsPraesidus A-11 Pacific Front
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Measurements
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Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz
A-11 Pacific Front
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$180
lowest
$320
Movement
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners find the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz to be acceptable, though some prefer alternative pilot watches for their build quality and historical aviation connections within a similar price bracket. One owner notes the chronograph function has a complaint. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz acceptable but not outstanding compared to similarly priced alternatives.
The Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front features a 38mm sandblasted stainless steel case with 100m water resistance and a quartz movement. Its dials are made from original Willys MB jeep hoods, revealing layered paint through a blasting treatment. The watch is priced at $595. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique dial construction as the Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front's most compelling feature.
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