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AVI-8 Flyboy CadetvsGeckota GT Racing Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Flyboy Cadet
AVI-8Flyboy Cadet
MSRP $160
GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Cadet
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Cadet40h
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Cadet50m
GT Racing Chronograph50m
MSRP
Flyboy Cadet$160
GT Racing Chronograph$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$160
$399

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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.

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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