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AVI-8 Flyboy CadetvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Flyboy Cadet
AVI-8Flyboy Cadet
MSRP $160
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Cadet
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Cadet40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Cadet50m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Flyboy Cadet$160
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$160
$349

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet

The AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet features a 41mm brushed steel case and a matte dial, with subtle nods to 1942 game elements like pixel-style fonts and a plane character. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and retails for $365 USD. One owner notes the included leather NATO strap is too thin and flimsy. Overall, the AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet is seen as a unique offering with thematic design elements at its price point.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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