AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-QuartzvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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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 Sector Meca-Quartz at true scale

Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time at true scale

VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$180

lowest

$428

Movement

Meca-Quartz

Ronda 1062

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 1062
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$180
$428
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Reviews

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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz

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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its clever reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and Art Deco-inspired design, offering exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners highlight its striking appearance, with one noting Cartier vibes on the white dial and Vario's signature style on the red dial, complemented by a perfectly fitting strap and deployment clasp. The 39mm case is generally considered well-designed and wearable, though its 12mm thickness is a point of debate for some, with one owner finding it gives a sportier vibe and another noting the need to remove the watch to switch faces. One owner also points out the lack of lume on one dial as a missed opportunity. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its unique reversible design and impressive value.

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